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Our Coastal Awatere
Marlborough Estate

Windier

The maritime influence of the nearby Pacific Ocean keeps our vines fresher with lower disease pressure.

Sunnier

Longer sunshine hours ensure optimum levels of ripeness, higher sugar levels and therefore intensity of fruit purity.

Wilder

These wild conditions ensure our vine roots grow deeper into the steep terraces, seeking water & nutrients to produce smaller, more concentrated berries – creating wines with minerality and elegant intensity.

Cooler

With the Pacific Ocean just a few miles away, our Estate enjoys a cool climate and a long growing season which results in more intense flavors in our fruit.

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National Wine Awards Aotearoa - TROPHY

2023 OTU Sauvignon Blanc Awatere Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand

It’s brilliantly expressed on the nose showing kiwifruit, green rockmelon, apricot and lime peel aromas, leading to a concentrated palate offering terrific fruit vibrancy…

90 Wine Spectator

James Suckling, Jan 2024

2023 OTU Sauvignon Blanc Awatere Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand

Rating: 91, – Lots of bitter lemon, grass and limes with some capers and fennel. Medium-bodied, dry and crisp.

90 Wine Spectator

Wine Enthusiast – Best Buy

2022 OTU Sauvignon Blanc Awatere Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand

Rating: 89, Green grass and floral notes lead on this aromatic wine from Marlborough’s sea-swept Awatere subregion. There’s a fresh, slippery mouthfeel and tangy fruit on the palate…

90 Wine Spectator

Wine Spectator

2021, 2022, 2023 OTU Sauvignon Blanc Awatere Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand

Rating: 90, Shows green, clipped herbal notes, with lemongrass, lemon verbena and listea oil to complement the lemon-lime and ruby grapefruit core on a sleek, juicy frame. Drink now.

wild coast intensity in its rawest form

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