Rapaura Springs is a Marlborough winery defined by clarity — of water, of wine, and of purpose. Family-owned and deeply rooted in the Wairau Valley, the estate takes its name from the natural artesian spring that flows through the Rapaura property, fed by snowmelt from the Southern Alps. That sense of flow — of origin and movement — runs through everything the winery does: from sustainable farming and precision winemaking to a stylistic focus on energy, freshness, and regional fidelity.

The fruit comes from estate vineyards across Marlborough, with key parcels in the Wairau, Awatere, and Southern Valleys. These subregions provide a broad canvas — from stony, riverbed soils to cooler, wind-swept hillsides — allowing the team to craft wines that are both expressive and balanced. Farming is guided by sustainability and stewardship, with low-intervention practices and deep partnerships with long-term growers.

In the cellar, the winemaking is clean, confident, and focused on preserving varietal character. Sauvignon Blanc is fermented cool in stainless steel to lock in brightness and aromatic lift, while select parcels are aged on lees for added texture. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and aromatic whites like Pinot Gris and Riesling are crafted with restraint — fermented in small batches, often with wild yeasts and subtle oak for structure, but never at the expense of fruit purity.

The wines are vibrant, polished, and regionally expressive. Sauvignon Blanc, the flagship, delivers citrus, tropical fruit, and flinty minerality, with a mouthwatering saline edge. Pinot Noir is supple and red-fruited, with fine tannins and herbal lift. Across the range — from the entry-level Classic Series to the single-vineyard Reserve and Limited Release labels — the wines are defined by clarity, freshness, and composure.

What defines Rapaura Springs is its quiet confidence — a producer that lets the strength of its vineyards and the precision of its craft speak for themselves.

These are wines that move with ease and intention — bright, flowing, and grounded in the cool clarity of Marlborough’s land and light.