Rapaura is the heart of the wine industry in Marlborough. Know as the Vineard Belt, this area is ideal for producing high quality Savignion Blanc by some of the most influencial winemakers in the Marlborough region. This area of Marlborough is truely "the idilic lifestyle" with many wineries, quality resturaunts, and boutique stores including Olive Oil producers, quilting specialits and fine chocolate manufacturers. Even if you don't live in the region, you just have to visit this area to sample the fine delicacies that this region has to offer.