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MARLBOROUGH winery Wither Hills turns 25 this year, growing from a few hundred cases in 1994 to a global brand that has won innumerable awards, hosted royalty (The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in 2014) and been recognized as one of the Top 50 most respected wine brands in the world. To mark the milestone, they are giving away 50 double passes to lucky wine drinkers to fly to Marlborough and attend a unique event at Wither Hills, where in the recently refurbished cellar door and restaurant they will taste sauvignon blanc, pinot noir and chardonnay from across the past 25 vintages, paired with local produce such as woodfired crayfish and venison. Marketing Manager Dave Campbell says “We’ll be lifting the lid on a large chunk of our cellar for the first time. Marlborough is a special place, but we realise not everyone has the opportunity to visit us.”