"SAVALANCHE" is fast becoming a term for the deluge of largely homogeneous Marlborough sauvignon blanc on our shores. It's a shame because sauvignon blanc is a wonderful, diverse wine, with Sancerre at its heart. But let's not forget Pouilly-Fume, Menetou-Salan and Quincy, three other Loire Valley regions that make excellent..read more

THE former West Australian premier and Labor star Brian Burke, his business partner Julian Grill and the former state Labor minister Norm Marlborough were charged with corruption yesterday.

3 Tales 2008 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc $22.99 This is a new venture brokered by mates Darren de Bortoli and Brent Marris who studied winemaking together. The two winemaking families shared their skills to produce this sparkling Kiwi savvy with upfront tropical and passionfruit flavours, grassy characters, lively acidity and a crisp..read more

Kono 2007 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Marlborough is a hot spot for New Zealand sauvignon blanc but it's also home to a soft and pleasing pinot noir.