Tasting Notes
This wine has amazing aromatics of passionfruit, ripe capsicum,
and lovely floral notes. Packed with concentrated flavours, the
palate is bright and wonderfully textured with a balance of fresh
acidity and a chalky, lingering finish.
Vineyards and viticulture
2023 was a near perfect growing season for Sauvignon Blanc.
Good weather at flowering ensured good, but not excessive,
potential crop levels and a long, sunny growing season followed.
The grapes selected for this wine came from two vineyards: 70%
Awatere Valley and 30% Wairau Valley. We grow our grapes on
only two or three canes (as opposed to the usual four for
Marlborough), which means our crop levels are strictly managed
to ensure texture, weight and flavour intensity. Sunny weather,
together with these moderate yields, meant we achieved
deliciously ripe and flavoursome grapes – perfect for this wine.
Food Match
Shellfish (especially oysters!) or any seafood that is simply
prepared with just a squeeze of lemon and hint of seasoning.
Also lovely with salads and vegetarian dishes, aromatic Asian
style foods and light chicken dishes.
