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New Zealand's plantings of Sauvignon Blanc experienced enormous growth in the 21st century, driven almost exclusively by investment in the Marlborough region. [5] Vineyard area of the grape expanded from 4,516 hectares (11,160 acres) in 2003 to 23,102 hectares (57,090 acres) in 2018, a five-fold increase in just 15 years.
The first commercial vineyards were planted around Blenheim in 1973, and Marlborough subsequently grew to become New Zealand's largest and most internationally well-known wine-producing region. [21] Due to this growth, particularly in the export market, the Marlborough wine region now produces three quarters of all New Zealand wine. [22]
Located on State Highway 1, just south of Blenheim, the Brancott winery was opened in 1977 and produces all of its Marlborough wines (mostly Sauvignon Blanc), and wine from Waipara vineyards as well. Many of the grapes for Montana's sparkling wines are pressed here, but secondary fermentation is carried out at the Tamaki Winery.
By 1833, Marlborough had about 50 inhabitants. [5] A post office called Marlborough was established in 1833, the name was changed to Marlboro in 1893, and the post office closed in 1906. [ 6 ]
Blenheim farm was purchased in 1999 by musician Dave Matthews of the Dave Matthews Band. The Matthews family purchased the land to preserve Blenheim's historical significance and to eventually farm the land in some way. [3] The Matthews family made the decision to plant new grape vines on the remnants of an old vineyard that was on the property.
The ATF petition proposal was the result of a petition submitted by Mr. Anthony P. Debevc, President of Chalet Debonne Vineyards, Inc., a winery located in Madison, Ohio. A huge range of cool-climate grape varieties and wine styles are produced in the Grand River Valley, and it now boasts over 30 wineries within the AVA and surrounding region.
Blenheim is a town in the southwestern part of Schoharie County, New York, United States. It is located east of Oneonta. At the 2020 census, the population was 308. The town was named after a land patent, which itself was named after the Battle of Blenheim.