For many people, Marlborough, which is located at the top of the South Island, IS New Zealand. After all, it was Marlborough, and its acclaimed Sauvignon Blanc, that brought this country to the wine world’s attention. But although Sauvignon Blanc remains the area’s flagship, its diverse meso-climates and sub-regions also offer a collection of other delicious aromatic whites as well as pure, intensely flavoured Pinot Noir.