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Half a century of Marlborough's Sauvignon Blanc

08:52 am on 20 September 2023

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Half a century ago, Montana Wines founder Frank Yukich planted the first commercial wine grapes in Marlborough and declared wine from the region would be famous.

He was right - now the world knows about Marlborough's excellent Sauvignon Blanc.

Sav makes up close to ninety percent of Aotearoa's wine exports - and most of it is grown in Marlborough.

Samantha Gee paid a visit.