- 100% Sauvignon Blanc
- Hand harvested
- Whole-cluster pressed to minimize time on the skins
- A portion of this juice, 11% this year, was barrel-fermented in older French oak to give greater weight
- Balance of the wine was fermented cool to retain the fruit characters from the vineyards
- The native ferment portion, 39%, also adds levels of flavor and texture, giving a savory note that balances some sweeter fruit
- Left on lees for 9 months, giving greater depth of subtleties while retaining balance and complexity
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2023
Country:
New Zealand
Region:
Marlborough
Appellation:
Marlborough
Variety:
Sauvignon Blanc
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Sustainable
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | NZ-MAH-01-23 | 12/750ml |
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
92
Date
2025-01-15
"Aromas of lemon peel, passion fruit and cut grass. The palate is light-bodied with a tightly wound acidity and generous texture, giving notes of candied lime zest, orange blossoms and slate. Nicely constructed and sophisticated. Drink now. Screw cap."
Vinous
Score
91
Date
2024-04-11
"The 2023 Sauvignon Blanc is pure, fresh and elegant – clean, crisp and concentrated despite its compact, light-bodied core. It is fragrant but not flamboyant, with flavors of pineapple, green pea, elderflower and citrus. The 2023 is a harmonious and well-judged effort."
Wine Advocate
Score
90
Date
2024-12-19
"The 2023 Sauvignon Blanc is green and tropical, loaded with passion fruit and honeydew melon; the palate is concentrated and juicy, and this will no doubt deeply please the cohort of Marlborough-savvy drinkers who lust after this quenching profile. Well played. 13.5% alcohol, stale under screw cap."