Koura Bay
Koura Bay is named after the Kaikoura area, where the mountains meet the sea Marlborough’s Pacific Coast. It has been home to the Smith family for five generations.
The Koura Bay vineyards are located on the banks of the Awatere River, beneath Mt Tapuae-O-Venuku, the highest peak in the Kaikoura mountain ranges.
Geoff and Diane Smith, along with their children carefully manage their Koura Bay Estate which is located on the banks of the Awatere river in Marlborough. Koura Bay has plantings totalling 21 hectares of Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Riesling. The low cropping levels, attention to detail in the vineyard and hand-picking at harvest maximise the fruit and concentration of the wines.
The Awatere Valley has been described by the chairman of Wine Marlborough as "the jewel in the crown" of Marlborough wine growers. The name Marlborough has quickly become synonymous with quality in many markets in the world.
Producer Information
| Established | 1980-2 generations |
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| Size | 30 Hectares |
| Website | www.kourabaywines.co.nz |
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| Wine List | View wines produced by Koura Bay |
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