wine shop

Soif is a newly opened fine wine shop located at 1 Market Street in Blenheim, showcasing exceptional Marlborough wines alongside a curated selection of premium imports.

Arthur & Nesta

Bonjour, I’m Arthur Griffoul, and this is my real homie Nesta—loyal companion and Soif’s unofficial mascot. I was born in Arles, in the South of France, surrounded by the vineyards of the Rhône, Provence, and Languedoc. That early connection to wine led me to become a certified sommelier in 2016, after working a few harvests in the South.

I trained at the Michelin-starred Oustau de Baumanière, then moved to Aotearoa in 2018 to work with Hans Herzog, followed by five years managing the wine programme at Scotch Wine Bar in Blenheim—named New Zealand’s Best Wine Experience by Cuisine Magazine in 2022.

After stepping away from hospitality to reconnect with the land at Cobden Farm in the Awatere, I felt inspired to create something new: Soif Wine Shop. Marlborough, New Zealand’s wine capital, needed a place fully dedicated to wine—where people could feel welcome, curious, and informed.

At Soif, I showcase wines with integrity—crafted by independent producers who value sustainability and authenticity. Whether you’re just beginning your wine journey or deep into it, my goal is to help you discover something real, memorable, and delicious.

Drop in, have a chat, and let’s share a glass.

what's coming up

  • A Soif Series

    Taste with the Maker - Jen Parr from Valli Wines

    Thursday 12 Feb 5-7pm

    Meet the Maker — Valli Wines 🍷

    This Thursday 12th February, we’re stoked to welcome Jen Parr from Valli Wines in store at Soif for a relaxed tasting from 5–7pm.

    Come by for a chat, discover a beautiful lineup of Central Otago wines, and hear the stories behind the bottles directly from the winemaker herself.

    📍 Soif Wine Shop
    🗓 Thursday 12 Feb
    ⏰ 5–7pm
    🚶 Walk-in tasting — no booking needed

    A casual end-of-day stop, a chance to taste something new, and a good excuse to swing past the shop. See you there.

    • Price Free
    • RSVP Walk in

A Soif Selection - 6 Pack #6

The Soif Selection – 6 Wines

A handpicked collection of six wines I’ve discovered along my journey, from iconic classics to exciting small producers. 

This time, the selection includes the followings 

  • 🍾 Auntsfield - Méthode Ancestrale - Marlborough, NZ
  • 💐 15 minutes bottles - Test Pots Sauvignon Blanc 2024 - Waipara, NZ
  • 🟡 Ramon Jané - Baudili blanco 2020 - Penedes, Spain
  • 🍊 Atípico - Syzygy 2025 - Marlborough, NZ
  • 🍇 Marcel Lapierre - Raisins Gaulois 2024 - Beaujolais, France
  • 🇨🇱 Millaman - Carmenère 2022 - Valle de Curicó, Chile

    Limited packs – reserve yours now.
$240.00 NZD View Details
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