What makes Marlborough Rosé special?
Marlborough Rosé is crafted from carefully selected grapes, often Pinot Noir or Sauvignon Blanc blends, grown in Marlborough’s sunny, cool-climate vineyards. The combination of bright days and cool nights creates wines that are fresh, aromatic, and vibrant.

What does Marlborough Rosé taste like?
These Rosés are typically crisp and fruit-forward, showing flavours of strawberries, raspberries, and subtle floral notes. They’re light, refreshing, and perfectly balanced with bright acidity.

What foods pair well with Marlborough Rosé?
Its lively acidity and fruity character make it ideal with fresh salads, seafood, grilled chicken, or soft cheeses. It’s also a versatile choice for casual outdoor entertaining or summer sipping.

What makes Marlborough Pinot Gris unique?
Marlborough’s cool climate and long growing season allow Pinot Gris grapes to ripen slowly, building layered flavours while retaining fresh acidity. This creates wines that are expressive, fruit-driven, and beautifully balanced.

What does Marlborough Pinot Gris taste like?
Pinot Gris from Marlborough often shows flavours of pear, apple, and stonefruit, with hints of spice and florals. Styles can range from crisp and dry to slightly off-dry, making it versatile for different palates and occasions.

How does Marlborough Pinot Gris differ from other Pinot Gris styles around the world?
Compared to richer, weightier Alsatian Pinot Gris or lighter Italian Pinot Grigio, Marlborough Pinot Gris typically offers a vibrant middle ground—aromatic and fruit-forward, with a refreshing brightness that reflects the region’s sunny days and cool nights.

What foods pair well with Marlborough Pinot Gris?
Its crisp acidity and fruit purity make it an ideal match for seafood, Asian cuisine, creamy cheeses, and light summer dishes. Off-dry styles also complement lightly spiced foods beautifully.

What makes Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc world-famous?
Marlborough’s unique climate—sun-drenched days, cool nights, and long growing seasons—creates Sauvignon Blanc with intensely bright aromatics, crisp acidity, and vibrant flavours that can’t be replicated anywhere else.

What does Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc taste like?
It’s known for its bold, refreshing flavours of passionfruit, lime, fresh herbs, and tropical fruits, often with a subtle mineral edge. The style is zesty, aromatic, and unmistakably expressive.

Why is Marlborough the best place to grow Sauvignon Blanc?
The region’s free-draining soils, maritime influence, and wide diurnal temperature shifts allow grapes to ripen slowly while retaining natural freshness. This balance of climate and terroir delivers wines with purity, intensity, and global acclaim.

What makes the Awatere Valley’s climate unique for growing grapes?
The Awatere Valley has a cooler, drier, and windier climate compared to other Marlborough sub-regions. With long sunshine hours, cool nights, and a longer ripening season, grapes develop vibrant acidity, fresh aromatics, and distinctive minerality.

What types of soils are found in the Awatere Valley?
The valley features a mix of alluvial gravel, wind-blown loess, and silt over deep river stones. These free-draining soils limit vine vigour, encouraging concentrated flavours and structure in the grapes.

How do the soils and climate shape the wines of the Awatere Valley?
The combination of mineral-rich soils and cool maritime climate produces wines with a signature style: intensely aromatic, crisp, and elegant, often showing herbal notes, bright citrus, and a saline edge unique to this sub-region.

What makes New Zealand strawberries special?
New Zealand strawberries are grown in rich soils with plenty of sunshine and cool nights, which helps them develop vibrant colour, natural sweetness, and intense flavour.

What are the health benefits of strawberries?
Strawberries are naturally high in vitamin C, antioxidants, and fibre. They support immune health, skin vitality, and overall wellbeing while being a deliciously light, low-calorie snack.

How are strawberries used in drinks and foods?
Strawberries add a burst of fresh, juicy flavour. They can be enjoyed fresh, blended into smoothies, infused in sparkling drinks, paired with wine, or used to bring a naturally sweet, summery twist to desserts.

What is golden kiwifruit, and how is it different from green kiwifruit?
Golden kiwifruit has smooth, bronze skin and a naturally sweeter, tropical taste compared to the tangier green variety. Its flesh is golden yellow, with notes of mango and honey.

What are the health benefits of golden kiwifruit?
Golden kiwifruit is packed with vitamin C, antioxidants, and fibre. It supports immunity, aids digestion, and provides a natural energy boost—all in a deliciously refreshing fruit.

Where is golden kiwifruit grown in New Zealand?
Golden kiwifruit thrives in New Zealand’s sunny, coastal regions—especially in the Bay of Plenty, where the climate and fertile soils create the perfect conditions for growing fruit with vibrant flavour and natural sweetness.

What is elderflower?
Elderflower comes from the blossoms of the elder tree (Sambucus nigra). With its delicate white blooms and light floral aroma, it has been used for centuries in food, drinks, and traditional remedies.

What does elderflower taste like?
Elderflower has a unique flavour—subtly sweet, floral, and refreshing with hints of pear, lychee, and tropical fruit. It pairs beautifully with wine, sparkling water, and fruit infusions.

What are the benefits of elderflower?
Traditionally, elderflower has been valued for its soothing properties and natural antioxidants. Today, it’s often enjoyed for its gentle flavour and its ability to add a refreshing, botanical twist to beverages.

Where does elderflower grow?
Elder trees are native to Europe but grow well in temperate regions like New Zealand. They thrive in sunny, sheltered spots and blossom in early summer, producing clusters of fragrant white flowers.

How is elderflower used in drinks?
Elderflower is typically infused into syrups, cordials, teas, and wines. In modern beverages, it adds a light, fragrant note that balances fruit flavours and enhances refreshing, low-alcohol or alcohol-free drinks.

Why is New Zealand water considered some of the purest in the world?
New Zealand’s water comes from natural sources such as alpine springs, mountain-fed rivers, and deep aquifers. With low population density, strict environmental protections, and minimal industrial pollution, the water is exceptionally clean, fresh, and mineral-rich.

How does the purity of NZ water enhance your products?
Using pure New Zealand water means every sip starts with a clean foundation. Its natural clarity and balanced mineral profile bring out the best in flavours, creating beverages that taste crisp, refreshing, and true to their ingredients.

Why are New Zealand ingredients considered high quality?
New Zealand’s unique climate, fertile soils, and pristine environment create ideal growing conditions. The country is known for its strict agricultural standards, traceability, and sustainable farming practices, ensuring ingredients are pure, safe, and of the highest quality.

Are your ingredients locally and sustainably sourced?
Yes – we work closely with New Zealand growers, winemakers, and producers who share our commitment to sustainable land use, ethical farming, and protecting the environment for future generations.

What makes New Zealand produce different from other regions?
New Zealand has a clean, green reputation, with abundant rainfall, long sunshine hours, and cool night temperatures. These natural advantages give fruits, herbs, and crops bold, vibrant flavours that are hard to replicate elsewhere.

How do you ensure the traceability of your ingredients?
We maintain transparent supply chains, working directly with trusted local growers and suppliers. This ensures every ingredient can be traced back to its origin, guaranteeing quality and authenticity.

Which New Zealand ingredients do you use?
Depending on the product, we use a range of locally sourced ingredients such as Marlborough grapes, native botanicals, kiwifruit, elderflower, and other fresh seasonal produce grown in New Zealand’s pure and diverse landscapes.

What is Drink Vera?

Drink Vera is a refreshing, low-alcohol wine cooler crafted in Marlborough, New Zealand. With the name Vera inspired by the Latin word for “truth,” the brand emphasizes authenticity, purity, and real flavor in its beverages.

What makes Drink Vera unique?

• Only real ingredients: Made with honest fruit and clean winemaking practices.

• Balanced and light: Contains low alcohol (approximately 5%) while offering full flavor.

• No artificial sweeteners: Nothing fake—just pure, refreshingly natural taste.

What flavors does Vera offer?

Drink Vera comes in a delightful range of 250 mL canned flavors, each at about 5% alcohol by volume:

• Elderflower-infused Sauvignon Blanc

• Strawberry & Elderflower–infused Rosé

• Elderflower & Golden Kiwifruit–infused Pinot Gris

How is Drink Vera best enjoyed?

Vera is made “to be enjoyed your way”—whether chilled straight from the can, paired with a light meal, or used to craft easy, refreshing cocktails. Its versatility suits modern, carefree moments without any pretension.

What's the story behind Drink Vera?

Inspired by authenticity and balance, Drink Vera reflects the spirit of Marlborough's winemaking tradition. It’s designed for “modern rituals”—those moments where you crave real flavor in a light, effortless form. No fuss, just genuine refreshment.

Where is Marlborough located in New Zealand?
Marlborough is at the top of the South Island, bordered by the Cook Strait and famous for its sunny climate, stunning coastline, and expansive vineyards. The main town is Blenheim, with Picton serving as the gateway to the Marlborough Sounds and ferry link to Wellington.

What is Marlborough best known for?
Marlborough is world-renowned for its Sauvignon Blanc wines, which put New Zealand on the global wine map. It’s also celebrated for the Marlborough Sounds – a maze of sheltered bays, inlets, and islands perfect for boating, fishing, kayaking, and wildlife spotting.

When is the best time to visit Marlborough?
Marlborough enjoys one of New Zealand’s sunniest climates, making it a year-round destination. Summer (December–February) is ideal for outdoor adventures, while autumn (March–May) brings harvest season and spectacular vineyard colours.

What activities can visitors enjoy in Marlborough?
Visitors can explore wineries and cellar doors, take a boat tour through the Marlborough Sounds, cycle the scenic wine trails, sample fresh local seafood (including green-lipped mussels), and hike trails like the Queen Charlotte Track.

How do you get to Marlborough?
You can fly directly into Blenheim (Marlborough Airport) from major New Zealand cities like Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch. Alternatively, take the Interislander ferry from Wellington to Picton for a scenic journey across Cook Strait and through the Queen Charlotte Sound.