What if Marlborough wine was more than Sauvignon Blanc?
We've traveled from Europe to Oceania, learning that resilience thrives through diversity. Now rooted in Marlborough, we see beyond Sauvignon Blanc to soils ready for Viognier, Grüner, and Albariño. At Brave Roots, we're unearthing Marlborough’s hidden potential.
Deep roots. Brave choices. Wines that matter.
Albariño 2025
Marlborough, Awatere Valley, Seaview Vineyard
Cool sea breezes gave the grapes a unique saline note. The resulting wine is linear and direct—an arrow delivered straight to your glass.
Fermented and aged on fine lees in seasoned French oak. Zesty and floral.
Food pairings: seafood, fish and chips, grilled chicken, light salads.
Release in August 2025.
Grüner Veltliner 2024
Marlborough, Southern Valley, Brancott
Perfect heavy clay soil, similar to the Austrian motherland of Grüner. Excellent vintage with low crop, concentrating fruit and aroma.
Fermented in stainless steel and seasoned French oak. Aged on fine lees for 7 months. Pure, fresh and vibrant - a true reflection of Marlborough.
Food pairing: sushi, green mussels, oysters, chicken, light cheese board and salads.
Viognier 2024
Marlborough, Lower Wairau, Riverland
Bathed in sunlight, this ideal site allows our Viognier to ripen perfectly. We harvest in two distinct stages: an initial pick for crisp, natural acidity, followed by a later pass for the grape's full, aromatic bloom.
Fermented and aged on fine lees in seasoned French barrels for 10 months. Complex, powerful, and elegantly refined.
Food pairing: creamy chicken with mushrooms, coconut curry with tofu, aged cheese, grilled pork.