It’s been a while since we added to our “iconic wineries” series started earlier in the year, but we were saving Brancott Estate for the unveiling of their vast new geometric installation among the vines – right on the spot where Marlborough’s first Sauvignon Blanc grapes were […]
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Marlborough’s wine industry definitely owes much of its success to Sauvignon Blanc, which is why so many pioneers of the region fixated on it as a grape variety when starting their brands. To stray from Sauvignon Blanc in those early years and build a company focused […]
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There are several things that make Marlborough iconic: the turquoise waters of the Marlborough Sounds, our rugged Wither Hills, sun-drenched weather reports and, of course, our wines. In this series we explore Marlborough’s iconic wineries. These iconic wineries have stood as benchmarks for the region, […]
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Champers, Champagne, Bubbles – call it what you will, there is nothing that says celebration like sparkling wine, and 31 December is the day to honour this effervescent drink. By default, sparkling wine gets New Year’s Eve as its official appreciation day. Fair enough, in […]
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It’s International Merlot Day on 7 November, the perfect reason to discover a bit more about this red wine – affectionately known as “liquid velvet” round these parts! The History Apparently the first reference to Merlot dates to around 1784 in Bordeaux. Surprisingly, Merlot’s history in New […]
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Time to celebrate Pinot Noir Pinot Noir is a rising star in the New Zealand wine scene and with August 18th officially ‘Pinot Noir Day’, we thought it was time to celebrate this red beauty. Second only in production volume to Sauvignon Blanc in New Zealand, […]
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Allan Scott Family Winemakers is, as the name suggests, a family owned winery in the beautiful Marlborough wine region. The Scotts are passionate about their products and about memorable wine and food experiences. Allan was one of the first to plant vines in Marlborough and all […]
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June 11th is Rosé Wine Day – another day of the year where wine appreciation must surely be classed as “official business”. Any time can be a great time for a rosé! It can be a lovely reminder of summer in a glass, even if you’re cosying up […]
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The Marlborough Wine & Food Festival 2015 is fast approaching and seats are filling up FAST! Please visit our Wine Festival Transport page for more details or to book your transport. Or email us at tours@soundsconnection.co.nz to find out more about booking your ride to this […]
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Phone: 03 573 8843 (NZ)
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