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MARLBOROUGH SEABIRDS’ NESTING SUCCESS!
Marlborough’s East Coast Protection Group (ECPG) named a pair of Marlborough seabirds “George & Jules” after the lively pair of winemakers. A few months later, and Jules & George (the birds) have had a successful 2023/2024 breeding season!
MARLBOROUGH’S 2024 HARVEST
The weather throughout Marlborough’s 2024 harvest was sunny, dry and clear: Perfect conditions for locals to enjoy, as well as for growing tasty grapes.
5 REASONS WE LOVE MARLBOROUGH
It’s a wine region of sunny, dry summers and crisp, clear winters creating the perfect conditions for growing delicious, intensely flavored grapes. But there are also heaps of other reasons to love Marlborough. Here are 5 reasons we love Marlborough…
PROTECTING MARLBOROUGH’S BIRDS
The Better Half Wine is proud to sponsor Marlborough’s East Coast Protection Group, which protects the birdlife and biodiversity found along a 42km stretch of the Marlborough coast.
MARLBOROUGH’S 2023 HARVEST
Marlborough’s 2023 vintage finally rolled around, a little later than previous years, the grapes were in great condition. The slightly later, slower harvest allowed fantastic flavours to develop. Consequently the 2023 vintage is looking like one of Marlborough’s strongest for years.
FOODS TO PAIR WITH PINOT NOIR
The Better Half Marlborough Pinot is the perfect choice for a fun afternoon or evening: a fruity red wine that pairs perfectly with sparkling conversation and a spicy dose of humour as the sun goes down. But what happens when it’s time to eat? What are the best foods to pair with The Better Half Pinot Noir?
THE 2021 BETTER HALF PINOT NOIR
The 2021 vintage of The Better Half Pinot Noir has taken the delicious, fruit-flavoured, easy-to-enjoy red wine style of previous releases and ramped the intensity up a notch. It is wowing wine lovers and critics alike!
BRILLIANT SCORES FOR THE BETTER HALF!
The Better Half Sauvignon Blanc has wine writers raving about the 2021 vintage: “Lipsmacking little lovely!” says NZ writer Yvonne Lorkin.
THE BETTER HALF’S 2022 VINTAGE
The 2022 vintage in Marlborough was one where Mother Nature certainly kept us on our toes! Undaunted, George rolled up his sleeves and is excited to share the Marlborough magic from this season! As the vintage countdown began, Covid was spreading through New Zealand…