In a small coastal village in New Zealand, there was a legend surrounding a mysterious seashell called the Tua Tua. The Tua Tua was said to possess multiple meanings and interpretations, depending on who discovered it and how it was used. For the local fishermen, the Tua Tua represented good luck and prosperity. They believed that finding a Tua Tua on the shores meant a bountiful catch awaited them at sea. Many would keep a Tua Tua in their boats as a talisman for safe voyages and abundant harvests. Among the children of the village, the Tua Tua held a different significance. They saw it as a magical artifact that could grant wishes. Legend had it that if you whispered your deepest desires into the shell and tossed it into the ocean, the sea would carry your wishes to the realm of the spirits, who would then make them come true. The village elders, who were keepers of ancient wisdom, offered yet another interpretation of the Tua Tua. They regarded it as a symbol of balance and harmony, representing the cyclical nature of life and the interconnectedness of all things. To them, the Tua Tua was a reminder to respect the ocean and live in harmony with nature. As time passed, the legend of the Tua Tua continued to evolve, with each generation adding new layers of meaning to the mysterious seashell. Some saw it as a symbol of hope and possibility. Ultimately, the Tua Tua remained a symbol of the complexities and ambiguities of life, inviting all who encountered it to ponder its multilayered meanings and respect its power.

Tua Tua Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

David Clouston crafts distinctive, innovative Marlborough wines that truly reflect the valleys they are grown in. His mission is to harness Marlborough’s intense fruit flavors while producing elegant wines with purity and a strong sense of place.

David’s grapes are grown on the clay soils of the high-density planted Brookby Hill Vineyard, along with select sites in the Awatere and Wairau Valleys. His winemaking techniques include native fermentation, aging in concrete egg tanks, large oak cuvées, a range of French oak barrels, and clay amphora. The wines are bottled unfiltered and unfined to preserve complexity and texture.

Awatere Valley

Located furthest south and at the highest altitudes, the Awatere Valley is the most recently developed subregion. It typically produces lower yields and delivers bright, aromatic, and distinctive Sauvignon Blanc.

Wairau Valley

The pioneering winegrowing region of Marlborough, Wairau Valley features exceptional stony vineyard sites that produce Sauvignon Blanc with great vibrancy and intense fruit character.

Southern Valleys

This subregion includes the Omaka, Fairhall, Brancott, Ben Morvan, and Waihopai Valleys. Known for its complex, clay-rich soils, the Southern Valleys lend depth and structure to Sauvignon Blanc. This is also where the estate Brookby Hill Vineyard is located.