History

Staete Landt Estate is set in the Golden Triangle of Rapaura. This is arguably the oldest and most established appallation of Marlborough, as within this triangle are some of the vineyards of the founders that took Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc to the world.

Historically the area was covered in trees and bush, an abundant hunting ground for the native people of Marlborough. The land had only been farmed for 70 years, prior to our buying it, in 1997. By that stage it was home to hundreds of apple and cherry trees.

The old riverbed gravels of the Wairau which form the soils in this part of Marlborough have proven to be excellent for grapegroing. Warm, free draining soils, riverstones and riverdeposits form the ideal base for the unique flavours of this terroir