2024 · Reserve Marlborough Chardonnay

Rapaura Springs is a family-owned, independently run Marlborough producer operated by the Neylon and Wiffin families. Rooted in its home vineyard in Rapaura, where natural springs are central to the estate’s identity, the winery grows and sources fruit across Marlborough’s sub-regions to show their distinct characters through Classic, Reserve, ROHE and Single Vineyard wines. Sustainability is a clear focus: the estate is certified under Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand and uses advanced irrigation and water purification to reduce water use, alongside composting grape marc, cover crops and sheep grazing. Its range emphasises varietal purity, regional definition and sub-regional expression, with Sauvignon Blanc a key focus and further premium site expression developing in areas such as Awatere and Blind River.