Robin Hood Bay
Marlborough, New Zealand
Marlborough wines that are terroir-driven and authentic.
Robin Hood Bay is a family-owned Marlborough wine business built on more than five decades of practical stewardship across the region.
Our story
Shaped by generations of land stewardship.
Robin Hood Bay is a family-owned Marlborough wine business shaped by more than five decades of practical land stewardship in the region.
The story began with horticulture and cropping which built a deep understanding of the Marlborough soils, climate and growing conditions.
Today we farm 400 acres of vineyards across the diverse Marlborough terroir, enabling us to produce wines with a hands-on regional perspective.
Our wines
Sauvignon Blanc
Bright, mineral and unmistakably Marlborough.
Our Sauvignon Blanc is a delightful wine that captures the essence of the coastal terroir. Known for its vibrant and crisp character, this vintage offers refreshing aromatics along with tropical notes.
The cool maritime climate contributes to the wine's bright acidity and minerality, creating a well-balanced palate with varietal definition.
Ideal for pairing with seafood, salads or a light pasta dish.
Our vineyards
Diversity across the sub regions of Marlborough
Our vineyards span multiple sub-regions, offering varied soil types and microclimates, allowing the necessary wine blending flexibility needed for quality and consistency across vintages.
Biodiversity
Beyond the Vines: Restorative native plantings
In an industry often defined by the monoculture of the vine, we've chosen to cultivate a different kind of legacy.
Spanning eight acres and three now-recognised Significant Natural Areas, we have returned over 5,000 indigenous plants to the land. By restoring these vital wetlands and corridors, we're balancing our viticulture with a thriving ecosystem, ensuring that our soil, water, and local wildlife flourish alongside our grapes.
The bay
Waikutakuta / Robin Hood Bay
Waikutakuta / Robin Hood Bay is a picturesque, sheltered bay located at the eastern edge of the Marlborough Sounds, boasting a rich layered history featuring early Māori occupation.
European naming likely stems from a whaling ship called the Robin Hood that visited or was wrecked in the bay in the early 1800s. Whalers operated here from the 1830s to 1840s, and a small stone cottage built around 1848 to 1849, one of the oldest surviving buildings in the region, still stands today.
Following the whaling period, the land transitioned to nearly two centuries of farming. Today, Waikutakuta / Robin Hood Bay is a peaceful spot popular for swimming, fishing, surfing, and camping, preserving echoes of its deep Māori heritage.
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