1864 Ploughman, William Jones came to NZ in search of gold. Riches eluded him and he returned to his farming craft, buying virgin land in Marlborough. Four generations later, his sons of the soil — proved William struck gold after all; his Marlborough soil is producing liquid gold.
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In 1864 Ploughman William Jones full of hope came to New Zealand in search of gold. Riches eluded him and he returned to his farming craft where he eventually purchased virgin land in Marlborough. Four generations of sons of the soil later and it’s clear that William did in fact strike gold after all; his Marlborough soil is producing liquid gold.

In 1864 Ploughman William Jones full of hope came to New Zealand in search of gold. Riches eluded him and he returned to his farming craft where he eventually purchased virgin land in Marlborough. Four generations of sons of the soil later and it’s clear that William did in fact strike gold after all; his Marlborough soil is producing liquid gold.

Brothers Andrew and James walking gravel road in vines with their dogs
Old photo of father and sons. Peter and sons by old harvester in field.
4W drive on gravel road in vineyard
Rows of grapes and vines running to rivers edge, with river side cliffs visible on other side of river
Riverside vineyard with sun setting in background, dry grass in foreground
Flowering flax heads and bushes in foreground with grapes and Richmond Ranges in background late afternoon
old photo with horses and plows in field with men in old farm cloths
Vineyard landscape at Starborough Wines in Marlborough, New Zealand, featuring lush grapevines, rolling hills, and scenic vistas, showcasing premium wine production in a renowned wine region.
Vineyards and rolling hills at Starborough Wines, showcasing premium wine production in Marlborough, New Zealand.
Brothers Andrew and James walking gravel road in vines with their dogs
Old photo of father and sons. Peter and sons by old harvester in field.
Riverside vineyard with sun setting in background, dry grass in foreground

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Starborough Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc

A refreshing Sauvignon Blanc with richness of passionfruit, herb and mineral flavours…

Starborough Pinot Gris

Pinot Gris

An elegant wine with a finely concentrated palate, shows excellent fruit intensity and silky texture…

Starborough Chardonnay

Chardonnay

Aromas of ripe, fresh yellow stone fruits, complemented with rich, buttery notes and a subtle layer of flint…

Starborough Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir

This fragrant Pinot Noir shows complex aromas of red and dark fruits complemented with savoury, earthy notes and a hint of wild thyme…

Starborough Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc

A refreshing Sauvignon Blanc with richness of passionfruit, herb and mineral flavours…

Starborough Pinot Gris

Pinot Gris

An elegant wine with a finely concentrated palate, shows excellent fruit intensity and silky texture…

Starborough Chardonnay

Chardonnay

Aromas of ripe, fresh yellow stone fruits, complemented with rich, buttery notes and a subtle layer of flint…

Starborough Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir

This fragrant Pinot Noir shows complex aromas of red and dark fruits complemented with savoury, earthy notes and a hint of wild thyme…

Starborough Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc

A refreshing Sauvignon Blanc with richness of passionfruit, herb and mineral flavours…

Starborough Pinot Gris

Pinot Gris

An elegant wine with a finely concentrated palate, shows excellent fruit intensity and silky texture…

Starborough Chardonnay

Chardonnay

Aromas of ripe, fresh yellow stone fruits, complemented with rich, buttery notes and a subtle layer of flint…

Starborough Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir

This fragrant Pinot Noir shows complex aromas of red and dark fruits complemented with savoury, earthy notes and a hint of wild thyme…

Our Land and Soil

Starborough Wines vineyard landscape in Awatere Valley, showcasing scenic terraces and grape varieties like Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay, with a focus on wine terroir and vineyard soil.
Vineyard view of Starborough Wines' O'Dwyer’s Farm in Wairau Valley, featuring picturesque grapevines, fertile soils, and the surrounding landscape of Marlborough's renowned wine region.

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