Kono

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir with critical recognition.

Kono operates in Marlborough, New Zealand's South Island, where cool-climate conditions shape wines of precision and minerality. The winery's Sauvignon Blanc captures the region's signature herbaceous intensity and crisp acidity, earning recognition from Wine Spectator, Wine Advocate, Falstaff, Decanter, and Wine Enthusiast. Its Pinot Noir reflects Marlborough's capacity for elegant, structured reds—a counterpoint to the region's white-wine dominance. Both wines demonstrate the terroir's ability to produce aromatic whites and nuanced dark fruit with complexity. Marlborough's long growing season and diurnal temperature swings allow grapes to ripen fully while retaining the acidity and freshness that define New Zealand's South Island profile.