NZ Wine

For Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, nutrition in the weeks between budburst and flowering is one of the most important nutritional periods of the season. By flowering, the vine has already made a substantial investment in shoot growth, leaves and inflorescences. At the same time, flowering and fruit set are approaching—the point at which much of the season’s yield potential becomes determined. This is particularly important in Marlborough, where a cool climate, relatively short