• Dry style
• Citrus
• Tropical
• Balanced acidity

"Aromas of a classic Marlborough style with ripe citrus and tropical fruits then sweet red apple, grapefruit and fresh herbs. Floral and mineral scents add complexity and depth. On the palate - intense, crisp, fruity and salivating with plenty of acidity, a light salty note and fruit flavours that mirror the nose. Youthful, refreshing and very tasty with a lengthy finish. Time to develop in your cellar or drink now with freshly steamed shell fish linguine or your favourite salty starter. best drinking from 2022 through 2026+" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Jun 2021

"Yellow fruit, turmeric, settled aromatics… In the mouth mirabelle and greengage plum, touch of jalapeno… low and settled… lovely control, dryness and restraint… ripe lasting acidity gives it freshness and carries the fruit to the back… good fruit length… a serious style with depth and easy charm" John Saker, Feb 2021

Pale green in colour with fresh, bright, lifted citrus and tropical aromas. Showing youthful texture, great balance and intense varietal character that leads to a lengthy flavoursome finish.

Planted on silty clay loams overlying a clay sub soil, this free-draining vineyard’s layered soil profile is a result of historical flooding from the Wairau River across the valley floor. The vineyard requires only minimal watering unless it is a particularly dry year. The vines, originally imported as UCD1, but now commonly referred to as Mass Selection, were planted in 1990 but development continued progressively through until 1995. Conversion of the vines for organic certification started in 2009, with the established vines receiving full certification in 2012. The terroir of this vineyard site produces distinct characteristics in the wine fitting with a classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, predominantly lively citrus and grapefruit flavours, with long lingering acidity.

The 2020 vintage was one of the best the Marlborough region has seen with a warm growing season and minimal rainfall.

This wine is machine harvested and pressed straight to Stainless Steel. Settling for 3 days before racking for ferment, 15% of which is fermented in old French oak. 5 months in tank before bottling. This wine is unfined.