On the 16th October 1848, an earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 7.5 shook the Marlborough region. Land moved as much as 8 meters horizontally along a major fault line of at least 105km in the Awatere Valley, 25km south of the town Blenheim.
Fire Road produces excellent Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir from Marlborough, NZ. These wines represent the best Marlbrough has to offer for wines under $15.00 retail. The name Fire Road is a tribute to the residents of Blenheim, who together, fought to save their vineyards and homes from a raging blaze in 2000.
Our wild, wind-swept Otuwhero Estate is set at theedge of the Southern Pacific Ocean - cradled betweensnowy mountains and at the edge of the ocean, theEstate is remote coastal and rugged terroir – this producesdistinctively bold, ripe fruit flavors, and exquisitelyexpressive wines. 80% of our vines lie on steep hillsides,control of water is vital to vine balance and cropmanagement.We lay down two canes on almost all of our hillsidevines - less fruit and more open canopies result in morereliable ripening, even in challenging vintages. Lying at41° South, beside Cook Strait, high winds bring saltrichair to our vineyards. Our exceptional location deliversfruit with a bold, distinctive “Ultra Marlborough”character.
Sea Pearl Sauvignon Blanc, named after this New Zealand treasure, is crafted from fruit grown in the southern Wairau River valleys of Marlborough, just steps from the sea. Around the cool, shallow waters of New Zealand live the most unique and beautiful species of abalone (Paua). These native creatures have been revered by ancient cultures and in modern times alike for their brilliant iridescent shells, considered to have the widest color spectrum of any abalone in the world.They can produce a stunning pearl, which is a true rarity and treasure of New Zealand.
