Babydoll Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2025

Description

Dry, Kiwifruit, Melon

Fragrant and expressive, bursting with passionfruit, citrus zest and juicy tropical fruit, accented by a subtle lift of fresh floral herbs. Crisp and vibrant, with a core of zesty citrus  layered with tropical and passionfruit notes. A fine mineral thread adds texture and carries through to a refreshing, lingering finish. Enjoy now, or cellar up to 2 years.

2025 was a season of generosity - both in the vineyard and in the glass. Across our Seaview vineyards in the Awatere Valley and throughout Marlborough, we were fortunate to see yields above the long-term average, a welcome contrast to the lighter 2024 vintage. An excellent flowering set the stage for the season, followed by a classic Indian summer. Warm but not excessive heat, combined with well-timed rainfall, kept canopies healthy and supported even, steady ripening. A cooler spell in January was balanced by optimal conditions through late summer and early autumn, with warm days and cool nights enhancing flavour development and acid retention. Fruit concentration and quality were standout features, reflecting the resilience of our coastal vineyards, the season’s exceptional growing conditions, and the careful vineyard work by our growers to balance yields and optimise flavour development. Vintage 2025 has delivered wines with both weight and finesse - showcasing vibrant aromatics, purity of flavour, and the hallmark expression we strive for at Yealands. We can’t wait to share them.

Carefully selected parcels of fruit was harvested and gently pressed in to stainless steel tanks, where the juice was cold settled for 48 hours before being carefully racked. A range of yeast strains were selected, to help enhance specific varietal aromas and a cool fermentation temperature is used to further preserve the fresh aromatics and fruit purity. Post fermentation, the wine was racked, blended, stabilised and balanced before filtering.

Food Pairing: Made for good times with friends - think oysters by the beach, goats cheese on crackers, or a fresh summer salad. Suitable for vegetarians, vegans and a gluten free diet.