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Two years ago a group of Marlborough wineries formed a collective to celebrate the quality and heritage of the region's sparkling wines and Méthode Marlborough was born.

Spring has sprung according to the new season's asparagus shoots growing in my garden, although the first few days of spring have been wet and miserable.

If two heads are better than one, than two top wine brands must be something special. That is a sentiment expressed by the three men who have brought together two top Marlborough wine labels.

These days Marlborough is renowned as a world-class Sauvignon Blanc region. But one producer is looking to the past to create something different, with a definite historical bent.

Next year the biggest Sauvignon Blanc event ever held in New Zealand will take place in Marlborough. The International Sauvignon Blanc Celebration 2016 will bring together scientists, wine writers, experts, winemakers and growers from throughout the world.

Next year the biggest Sauvignon Blanc event ever held in New Zealand will take place in Marlborough. The International Sauvignon Blanc Celebration 2016 will bring together scientists, wine writers, experts, winemakers and growers from throughout the world.

The man often referred to in Maralborough as Mr Montana, has finally retired after 38 years working for the region’s largest wine company.

Sauvignon 2016, The International Sauvignon Blanc Celebration is the first of its kind in New Zealand and an opportunity for the New Zealand wine industry to host the world’s leading wine producers, experts and key influencers and shine the spotlight on this diverse, expressive and sought-after variety.

If any year has proved that water storage is necessary for grape growers in Marlborough, 2015’s summer is it.

A long, dry and hot summer has growers and winemakers excited about the possibility of a great vintage ahead, with the arrival of Cyclone Pam doing little to deter that excitement.