• Dry style
• Passionfruit
• Citrus & guava
• Mouth-watering

This zesty and vibrant wine jumps from the glass, with highlights of fresh citrus, passionfruit and guava. On the palate, flavours of passionfruit, fresh citrus and herbaceous notes. The resulting wine is beautifully balanced, with fruit sweetness and joyful fresh acidity, this wine leaves you with mouth-watering sensations. This wine displays immediate drinkability with fresh and lively fruit aromas. Though made to drink while young and joyful, this wine may be cellared for up to three years to develop further complexity.

The 2022 season was a mix of climatic features. Soil moisture was ideal at the beginning of the season after significant winter rains. The monthly rainfall during the season alternated above or below average. During the critical flowering period the weather was dry and warm, favouring higher crop levels. Dry soils in January were alleviated with significant February rain. Focus on picking decisions and care during the harvest period was crucial to ensure that fruit was picked in the best possible condition to ensure fruit showcased the acidity and freshness it is renowned for. The first Marlborough sparkling fruit was picked on 16th February, about 14 days ahead of average for Marlborough, and harvest completed on 13th April.

The grapes harvested for this wine were crushed and gently bag pressed off to achieve fresh, elegant juice. The juice was then promptly clarified to fermentation tank where is then fermented slowly at cool temperatures to retain the very distinctive regional and varietal characters of Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough. After fermentation was complete each tank was evaluated and blended to make this Classic expression of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.

Food Pairing: Serve lightly chilled with a variety of seafood, white meat dishes or spring greens. It will also be a great match with crunchy, leafy and fresh green salads.