Marlborough end game now in play

Land for vineyards in Marlborough is now becoming so scarce that an “end game” is in play to acquire the best remaining sites, believes the estate director of Cloudy Bay. “We have reached the zenith and there’s an end game going on in terms of acquiring the best sites,” said Ian Morden speaking the drinks business at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show last week, where Cloudy Bay has a garden.