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The fertile soil and temperate climate of the Wairau River Valley provide the perfect conditions for a wine lover's paradise. Marlborough's thousands of acres of vineyards and dozens of wineries create delectable wines of diverse varietals, from full-bodied Pinot Noir to herbaceous Sauvignon Blanc. The countryside boasts unsurpassed beauty, with its majestic mountains, verdant vineyards and the labyrinth of waterways that make up the Marlborough Sounds.
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Marlborough Bed & Breakfast

Dec 2, 2009

This turned out to be a luxury B n B experience. We were spoiled by the hosts, Philip and Marilyn. Philip is a former hotelier and chef and he made lovely meals for us, from simple late night...more

Scotch

Dec 1, 2009

We had a fabulous experience at Scotch on our recent stopover in Blenheim to visit the plentiful local wineries. We were greeted by attentive, knowledgeable staff and presented with an extensive wine...more

Marlborough Bed & Breakfast

5 of 5 stars
Hampshire
Dec 1, 2009

We had the most relaxing stay at woodside, a charming period property set in its own private grounds with a river and walnut trees, mountains in the distance and open fields surounding it. The hosts...more

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