Barkers Marque Winery is located on the hills above Blind River, about a half mile from the sea in the cooler Awatere Valley. Being in one of the windiest parts Marlborough allows the sea breezes to keep the vines dry and less prone to mildew and other  detrimental vineyard conditions.

Husband and wife team, Simon and Vanessa Barker, believe that growing great fruit and minimizing involvement in the winery is the best expression of their cool climate grapes. The grapes are sourced from their Waverly Vineyards and harvest is done during the month of March (Northern and Southern Hemisphere seasons are reversed!).

Their wine has all the tension and bracing acidity you would expect from New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc with flavors and aromatics of ginger, citrus, dried herbs, and even a hint of jalapeño! A wet stone minerality rides over a long thirst quenching finish!