"Bright, pale straw-yellow colour, lighter on the rim. The nose is soft and gently voluminous with aromas of passionfruit and tropical fruit, along with subtle layers of white and yellow florals, fresh herbs and nuances on minerals. The aromas form a gentle core, but shows freshness, poise and finesse. Dry to taste and medium-full bodied, the palate is crisp, zesty and lively with racy acidity underlying a heart of fresh passionfruit entwined with tropical fruits, and notes of white florals and herbs. The wine flows along a finetextured, dry, thirst-quenching line with plenty of acid energy and drive. The wine carries to a mouthwatering finish of passionfruit, herbs and minerals. This is a fresh, bright and lively Sauvignon Blanc with passionfruit and herb flavours and a zesty mouthfeel, on a dry, fine-textured line. Serve with Pacific Rim fare over the next 2+ years. Fruit including for the first time a portion from the ‘Rua’ vineyard, cool-fermented in stainless-steel with 5% in French oak to 13.5% alc. and 1.75 g/L RS, the barrel portion aged 3 months in oak." Raymond Chan, Nov 2016

"The 2016 vintage is aromatic, mouthfilling, vibrantly fruity and dry, with ripely herbaceous flavours, crisp and finely poised. Best drinking 2017+" Michael Cooper, Nov 2016

A pungent, lifted nose with fresh citrus, tropical fruits and an herbal edge. The palate is dry and refined with ample texture and weight and finishes with a refreshing acidity.

At Te Kairanga, we have 250 acres of vines planted at four vineyard sites in the Martinborough appellation. This diversity provides our winemaking team with a wide array of aromatics, flavours, textures and styles to work with. The Martinborough Terrace, considered one of the premier growing areas, is home to our Home and Mcleod Vineyards. Once an ancient riverbed, it features deep gravel and alluvial soils and a mild climate. At slightly higher elevations with more extreme conditions are our Spring Rock and Rua vineyards. All of our properties are sustainably farmed.

Our winemaking philosophy places a premium on the character of the site. The grapes are harvested block by block and vinified individually with punch-downs and gentle pressing to ensure full extraction without sacrificing elegance. Balanced oak treatment and minimal fining and filtration help preserve both varietal character and the inimitable personality of the terroir.