Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Tasting Notes

Vibrant aromas of ripe gooseberry, freshly crushed blackcurrant leaf and lemongrass flow onto a palate that balances herbaceous drive with hints of stone-fruit, lime and a whisper of coastal salinity. Crisp acidity keeps the finish long and refreshing—an archetype of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.

Accolades

• Cameron Douglas MS: 93 pts
  "Bright, fresh, very fruity and precise with classic SB qualities of pungency and power—lemon and pink grapefruits, gooseberry and fresh sage, then a lick of tropical fruits. Crisp and dry, saline and fresh, flavours reflect the bouquet with a pineapple twist added. Well made with length and impact. Best from 2025 through 2027."

In the Vineyard

Marlborough is known world-wide as the epicentre of Sauvignon Blanc production. We were fortunate to access these grapes from the Southern Valleys from a single vineyard. Balancing a canopy management system to expose the fruit to sunlight alongside judicious leaf plucking to provide an element of shading, resulted in the development of the classic Sauvignon Blanc characteristics. 2024 delivered low cropping levels but exceptional fruit.

In the Winery

Winemaker James Rowan vinified free-run and press fractions separately before blending. Co-inoculation with complementary yeasts built aromatic complexity, while a small portion was fermented in seasoned French oak barriques to add texture, then reunited with the cool-fermented stainless-steel component.

Cellaring Potential

Designed for enjoyment over the year or two following harvest, Sauvignon Blanc 2024 will remain bright and expressive through to 2026. Serve well-chilled as a vibrant aperitif or with summer fare.

Vintage Notes

Harvest Date: 21 March 2024
Bottling: 11–12 September 2024
Composition: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Alcohol: 13% ABV
Total Acidity: 8.3 g/L
pH: 3.0
Residual Sugar: 1.0 g/L
Closure: Screw cap
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Production: Limited release of 131 dozen bottles