Brancott was the very first to produce Sauvignon Blanc in Marlborough, an area once thought to be too cold for winegrowing. We all know how that turned out! In any case, let's check out the wine.

Sauvignon Blanc is New Zealand’s signature grape. Below is a brief description and tasting notes on 15 of New Zealand’s award-winning Sauvignon Blanc wines.

In 1973, Montana Wines (now Brancott Estate), at the time the country’s ... and 90 per cent of New Zealand’s total sauvignon blanc plantings. Whitehaven Wines in Marlborough. Sauvignon blanc was first ...