Distant Cousins
Distant Cousins produces wines from Marlborough, New Zealand's premier cool-climate region on the South Island. The winery focuses on white varietals suited to the region's bright, mineral terroir. Its Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc expresses the crisp, herbaceous character Marlborough is known for, with vibrant acidity and citrus-driven aromatics. A Sémillon–Sauvignon Blanc blend rounds out the portfolio, marrying the textural weight of Sémillon with Sauvignon Blanc's aromatic intensity. Both wines have been assessed by major critics including Wine Advocate, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Spectator, Decanter, and Falstaff, reflecting their standing within the region's competitive white-wine landscape.
Critics
Wine Advocate, Wine Enthusiast, Decanter, Wine Spectator, Falstaff