Awatere Valley
Located in the northeastern part of New Zealand's South Island, the Awatere Valley is a distinctive sub-region of Marlborough known for its cooler climate and distinctive terroir characterized by stony, free-draining soils. The area is particularly renowned for producing intense Sauvignon Blanc with pronounced herbal and mineral notes, as well as crisp Pinot Noir with distinct savory characteristics driven by the region's high wind exposure and lower temperatures compared to other Marlborough zones.