89Grapeyear
exceptional Configuration
Marlborough 2023 Vintage Report
A vintage for purists, Marlborough 2023 offers sharp lines, savory complexity, and moderate alcohol. Conditions were supported by optimal luminosity (1923 hours of sun), allowing for gradual, seamless sugar accumulation, and the vine cycle was balanced by timely rains totaling 594mm, 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)
1154
Total Rainfall
593.7 mm
Sunshine Hours
1923 hrs
Diurnal Shift
9.6 °C
Frost Days
0 days
Average Temperature
15.3 °C
Historical Context (10 Years)
Comparison of growing season heat accumulation vs regional average.
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