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exceptional Configuration
Marlborough 2021 Vintage Report
Cool temperatures in Marlborough during 2021 preserved acidity but demanded low yields to achieve physiological ripeness. Conditions were supported by optimal luminosity (2084 hours of sun), allowing for gradual, seamless sugar accumulation, and the vine cycle was balanced by timely rains totaling 426mm, which refreshed the vines without causing dilution.
About Marlborough
Marlborough put New Zealand on the wine map with its explosive Sauvignon Blanc. Defined by pungent aromas of passionfruit, lime, and fresh cut grass, it is a globally recognized style.
Climatic Blueprint
Growing Degree Days (GDD)
1106
Total Rainfall
426.5 mm
Sunshine Hours
2084 hrs
Diurnal Shift
10.7 °C
Frost Days
0 days
Average Temperature
15.2 °C
Historical Context (10 Years)
Comparison of growing season heat accumulation vs regional average.
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