{"title":"Marlborough Wine","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarlborough sits at the northeastern tip of New Zealand's South Island, sheltered by the Kaikoura ranges and blessed with some of the longest sunshine hours of any wine region in the Southern Hemisphere. It's a place that transformed the world's perception of Sauvignon Blanc — and it continues to set the benchmark, vintage after vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes Marlborough so singular is the interplay of geology and climate. The Wairau and Awatere valleys are carpeted with free-draining stony soils over deep gravel beds, which keep the vines working hard and concentrating flavour. Cool nights follow long, sunny days, preserving the electric natural acidity that gives Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc its signature crispness and lift. The Awatere Valley, where both Eradus and Ana are produced, is windier, drier, and stonier than the main Wairau — producing wines with a more intense, almost mineral precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe wines are immediately recognisable — vivid and aromatic, with flavours ranging from passionfruit and pink grapefruit to freshly cut grass, gooseberry, and a saline freshness that sets them apart from Sauvignon Blanc made anywhere else on earth. They're clean, precise, and built for drinking young — though the better single-vineyard examples reward a little patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt Wines Direct, Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is one of the wines we recommend most readily — a genuine crowd-pleaser that over-delivers on every count. Whether you're reaching for the bright and accessible Stables, the award-winning Eradus from the Awatere Valley, or the vibrant Ana from the Eradus family's own estate, you're in safe hands. Outstanding with seafood, salads, Asian cuisine, and anything from the barbecue.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"stables","title":"Stables Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough GI New Zealand","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Stables is produced in Marlborough — New Zealand's benchmark Sauvignon Blanc region, where free-draining Wairau Valley soils, cool nights, and long sunny days have defined a style that wine drinkers around the world recognise instantly. This is exactly the kind of wine that put Marlborough on the map: vivid, aromatic, and unashamedly delicious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBright passionfruit and fresh-cut grass on the nose, with a crisp, zingy palate and a long, refreshing finish. Classic Marlborough character at a price that makes it one of our most reached-for bottles — perfect for a weeknight dinner, a summer barbecue, or anytime you want something clean, bright, and reliably great. Serve well chilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent with fresh oysters, grilled fish, seafood pasta, Asian noodle dishes, or a simple green salad with citrus dressing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wines Direct IRL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43628491997398,"sku":"10190","price":18.25,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/2471\/1126\/files\/10190-w.png?v=1731412161"},{"product_id":"ana","title":"Ana Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough New Zealand","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Awatere Valley is home to the Eradus family's 12 hectares of vines. It is windier, dryer, stonier and cooler than Marlborough's other growing regions and these conditions contribute to their Sauvignon Blanc having a lovely mineral backbone with crisp, clean acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFlavours of blackcurrant leaf and passionfruit, balanced with aromas of fresh herbs and citrus. The palate is juicy fruit with a long, crisp mineral finish. Enjoy with fresh seafood or a grilled chicken salad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCritics \u0026amp; Recognition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e★ Reviewed by Decanter | ★ 94 pts — James Suckling | Gold Medal — New Zealand International Wine Show | Featured on the wine list at Chapter One, Dublin — a two-Michelin-starred restaurant under chef Mickael Viljanen and one of Ireland's most celebrated fine dining destinations. Also chosen by Clos Maggiore, London.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wines Direct IRL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43628498813142,"sku":"10628","price":18.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/2471\/1126\/products\/10628-w.png?v=1680538675"},{"product_id":"eradus-sauvignon-blanc","title":"Eradus Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough New Zealand","description":"\u003cp\u003eMichiel Eradus farms 12 hectares of vines in the Awatere Valley — a sub-region of Marlborough that is cooler, windier, and stonier than the main Wairau Valley floor. Those harsher growing conditions drive the vines deep into rocky soil, producing fruit of impressive concentration and mineral intensity. This single-vineyard Sauvignon Blanc is one of the most textured and layered expressions of Marlborough we carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTropical and inviting on the nose — ripe passionfruit, white peach, and citrus blossom — with a mineral backbone that gives the palate real grip and persistence. Medium-bodied, focused, and long. This is Sauvignon Blanc with genuine ambition: a wine that works beautifully on its own but truly shines alongside crab, scallops, or a properly good fish pie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCritics \u0026amp; Recognition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e★ 94 pts — James Suckling | Gold Medal — New Zealand International Wine Show | Featured on the wine list at Chapter One, Dublin and Clos Maggiore, London\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wines Direct IRL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43672978587862,"sku":"10925","price":20.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/2471\/1126\/files\/10925-w.png?v=1692620732"}],"url":"https:\/\/winesdirect.ie\/collections\/marlborough-wine.oembed","provider":"Wines Direct Ireland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}