Koura Bay is named after the Kaikoura area, where the mountains meet the sea, Marlborough’s Pacific Coast. It has been home to the Smith family for five generations.

The Koura Bay vineyards are located on the banks of the Awatere river, beneath Mt Tapuae-O-Uenuku, the highest peak in the Kaikoura mountain ranges. read more...

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Each of the Koura Bay labels relate to the history of the then Kaikoura area, a region famous for its marine life. The “Whalesback” label on the Sauvignon Blanc reflects the unique ocean life that abounds in the area and the change from commercial whaling in the 19th century to whale watching of the present day. read our stories...

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