The most distinctive and intensely aromatic grape, especially from cool-climate regions such as Marlborough and Nelson, this popular wine offers passionfruit, nectarine and lime zest characters with subtle lemongrass and fresh herb notes. Juicy and vibrant, and mouth-wateringly tasty. The barrel-fermented style offers extra dimension and weight with layers of intriguing flavours.
Leading to a wonderfully expressed palate that's packed with vibrant fruit flavours with beautifully pitched acidity, finishing superbly long and delicious
The 2022 Aotea by the Seifried family Nelson Sauvignon Blanc is from a parcel of fruit which looked simply sensational even before it was off the vine...
Grapes were hand-picked from the Eastern section of the vineyard, which due to lighter, less vigorous soils and more wind exposure produces smaller, riper berries...