Sauvignon Blanc

Over the past 2 years, our Sauvignon Blanc has won over 25 medals (of which seven were gold) in wine shows around the world - including the Citadelles Trophy for the World's Top Sauvignon Blanc (Citadelles is France's leading wine competition) and one of only 3 Gold Medal winners globally at the London Intl Wine & Spirits Challenge (possibly the world's largest wine competition). The 2005 Wine Report has rated in one of the World's Top 100 Wines (of any style), NZ's leading wine critic (Bob Campbell, MW) has rated it NZ's Top Sauvignon Blanc and Decanter Magazine (UK's leading wine magazine) has rated it one of NZ's Top 20 Fine White Wines. The author of the NZ Wine Atlas (Michael Cooper) has given it the highest possible rating (5 Stars).

Overall style: More restrained than is typical for New World.
Grape Clones: BDX317, MS on rootstock: Schwartzman, 3309
Making: Hand harvested at very low yields, whole bunch pressed in the winery
Ageability: The wine retains a remarkably concentrated range of aromas and taste even after three years of aging (which is very unusual for a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc)Typically, these wines will age well, perhaps up to 5 years in very good vintages.
Tastes/Aromas: One of the most concentrated Sauvignon Blancs from NZ with one of the longest "finishes" of any wine from this country – a set of tastes and aromas that continues evenly and with a long duration. Bouquet evolves over time from predominantly gooseberries to citrus/grapefruit. Our vineyards particular terroir also gives us a slight mineral note that is unusual for Marlborough. Suggestion of oak (but none used – this perception comes from keeping the wine on lees for several months). We like to aim for moderate alcohol (around 13%, depending on vintage) and the is always beautifully balanced with a crisp acid base. All of our Sauvignon Blancs are dry ensuring that they match food.