Wine in the Wild

🔥 Campfire Pairings for The Better Half Sauvignon Blanc

There’s something about cracking open a bottle of crisp Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc in the great outdoors that just feels right. Especially when it’s The Better Half, a wine that’s all about breaking free from convention and living life a little off-grid. Whether you’ve pulled up by a rugged coastline or are hiking deep into native bush, this bright, citrusy beauty calls for campfire cooking that’s unfussy, flavour-packed, and easy to pull off.

Here are some delicious, flame-friendly pairings to make your next outdoor adventure sing:

🥖 Garlic Butter Toasted Flatbreads
Wrap store-bought flatbreads in foil with garlic butter, fresh parsley, and a squeeze of lemon. Toast over campfire coals until golden and serve alongside your first crisp sip. The creamy garlic hit complements the wild herb character of The Better Half Sauvignon Blanc.

🐟 Foil-Packet Lemon & Dill Fish
Local catch or store-bought—just wrap fillets in foil with lemon slices, dill, and a splash of olive oil. Grill over the fire until flaky and perfect. The citrus and herb elements amplify the wine’s natural zing.

🧀 Halloumi & Veggie Skewers
Cubed halloumi, red capsicum, zucchini, and red onion threaded onto skewers and lightly charred over flames—salty, smoky, and sensational with chilled Sauvignon Blanc.

🍗 Honey-Mustard Chicken Thighs
Marinate boneless thighs in mustard, honey, and garlic. Grill on a rack or over a campfire plate. The smoky-sweet glaze pops against the wine’s crisp acidity.

🌽 Charred Corn with Herb Butter
Roast ears of corn in their husks, then peel and slather with herb-laced butter and sea salt. It’s smoky, creamy, and outrageously good with a chilled glass in hand.

Campfire Cooking with The Better Half Sauvignon Blanc

🌲 Tip: Pack Smart, Chill Properly
Keep your bottle cool in a stream or chilly bin, and serve around 6–8°C for max refreshment. A proper wine glass doesn’t hurt either but the wine will taste equally great in an enamel mug.

So grab your mates, some firewood, and a few bottles of The Better Half Wines. Because great wine should go where the wild things are—and taste even better under a sky full of stars.

📸 Don’t forget to tag your fireside feasts with #BetterMoments—because outdoor flavour deserves a little spotlight too.

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Wild Marlborough Places That Inspire The Better Half Wines

Most people picture Marlborough as vineyards, cafés, and carefully curated landscapes — and they’re not wrong. But you don’t have to go far beyond that tame beauty to find wild ridgelines, remote coasts, and alpine valleys that feel like the edge of the earth.

We’ve put together a list of some of our favourite spots to escape to at the end of the week, all within an hour or two of Blenheim, yet all delivering that exhilarating “untouched world” feeling that inspires The Better Half Wines.

Altimarloch & the Black Birch / Blairich Peaks

High country adventure right behind one of our top Sauvignon Blanc vineyards.

Altimarloch and its cousins Blairich and Black Birch peaks sit high above the Awatere Valley, offering sweeping 360 views across Marlborough’s vineyards and valleys, as well as out to the coast and inland towards Mt Tapuae-o-uenuku – the South Island’s highest peak. A 4WD track leads from just by one of our favourite Sauvignon Blanc vineyards and takes you almost to the summit, making it an easy gateway to the rugged ridgelines, beloved by hunters and high-country hunters, and – for George – an adrenaline-filled mountain bike ride back down!

Why we love it: This high-altitude, sunshine-rich country is critical for the bright, energetic character of our Sauvignon Blanc.

Cape Campbell Coast

Remote, windswept, and alive with birdlife — a coastline we help protect.

The pale uplifted rock shelves and rugged coastal cliffs, long stretches of shingle beach, and sweeping sand dunes make Cape Campbell feel like another planet. And that’s before you consider the lighthouse: an imposing sentinel over the beaches and featured in the movie “The Light Between Oceans”. It’s also home to important seabird species, which is why we proudly support the local East Coast Protection Group. George loves to land his plane on the local airstrip amongst the grasses there and chat to the local volunteers about how the conservation work is going

Why we love it: Cool ocean breezes keep our nights cool and help shape Marlborough’s aromatic, refreshing style.

Molesworth Station

NZ’s largest high-country station is the perfect back country adventure. The Molesworth is vast, raw, and unforgettable: tussock valleys, braided rivers, and back country roads roll on for hours. It’s prime territory for 4WD adventures or multi day hikes, with star filled camping under the vast southern skies.

Why we love it: Cosy campfires and Sauvignon by starlight is what The Better Half Wine is all about.

View over river and peaks of Marlborough: Perfect location for a Marlborough Outdoor Adventure

Rainbow Ski Area

A high-altitude playground— built for skiing in winter and mountain biking or 4WD adventures towards Hanmer in the summer. The road up to Rainbow Ski Area is an adventure of its own. In winter it’s a friendly, uncrowded ski field; in summer it becomes a favourite 4WD and mountain biking route, offering huge views across the ranges.

Why we love it: It’s a reminder that Marlborough’s “civilised” wine country is never far from true alpine grit — the same contrast that makes our wines refreshing yet full of character. Why we love it: It’s the perfect reminder that Marlborough’s wilder side is never far away

St Arnaud & Nelson Lakes National Park

Beech forests and alpine trails, with an icy lake for waterborne adventures.

Just over an hour from Blenheim, St Arnaud is the gateway to the Nelson Lakes National Park, a region of alpine peaks, beech forests, and deep blue lakes. one of New Zealand’s most breathtaking alpine regions.

Favourite adventures:

Mt Roberts ridge loop
The alpine journey to Lake Angelus
Waterskiing on Lake Rotoiti when it’s glassy and calm

Why we love it: George & Jules spend many summer days here — adventures here start early to make the most of the days and always finish with a well earned glass of wine.

George setting off on his Mountain Biking Marlborough Outdoor Adventure

Taste Marlborough’s Wild Side

These landscapes — high country, coast, and alpine lakes — inspire the adventurous spirit of The Better Half Wines. You don’t need to hike a ridge or land on a beach to experience them. Just pour a glass.

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