The Drinks Business has highlighted the growth of Appellation Marlborough Wine (AMW) in a dedicated story, including quotes from Dog Point Vineyard owner Ivan Sutherland as he is the AMW chair. Since its launch 18 months ago, AMW includes more than 90 certified wines from the region’s leading wine producers. The purpose of creating this appellation was to protect the integrity of wines produced that are made from 100% Marlborough grapes, grown sustainably and bottled in New Zealand. “Appellation Marlborough Wine is about protecting the reputation this region has worked hard to build. It provides the wine buying public of the world with an assurance they can see and trust,” explains Sutherland. He continues, “We’ve now trademarked the brand in all of the key global wine markets which has been a huge undertaking. This is the first step in protecting a NZ wine that has now become a global icon.” Read more about the process and evolution of AMW HERE
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Dog Point Vineyard
Dog Point Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc
Dog Point’s Sauvignon Blanc takes a category of wine and completely transcends it, with an intensity, depth and energy that so obviously sets it apart from the first encounter. When they decided to make a pure stainless steel vinified Sauvignon Blanc, Dog Point pushed to the ultimate every process to produce top quality, distinctive wine. They hand-pick fruit at low yields, green harvest at times, and ferment partially with indigenous yeasts. This wine helped make Dog Point a key advocate of premium wine production in New Zealand, and for New Zealand across the world.
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Dog Point Vineyard
Marlborough, New Zealand
Almost since its inception, Dog Point has been recognized as among the very top (arguably the very top) wine producers in New Zealand. Their two very different Sauvignon Blancs, their Pinot Noir, and their Chardonnay are all wines of astounding quality and complexity not just in the context of New Zealand wines, but globally.
