Marlborough is New Zealand's biggest and most important wine region. It is the home of the classic New Zealand wine, the beautiful fruity but crisp Sauvignon Blanc, but also produces excellent examples of many other styles, such as Riesling, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
This photo with the mountains fading into the distance is similar to some labels used by Cloudy Bay wines but I can't remember which vineyard this actually is!
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