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Made from 100% Marlborough fruit, this is the quintessential Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc displaying lifted gooseberry, passionfruit, hints of jalapeno, freshly cut herbs and lemongrass. Enjoy with fresh seafood and poultry, or try with lobster and white fish.
Established in 1994, leading New Zealand family wine company Whitehaven proudly produces a diverse collection of single varietal Marlborough wines with an uncompromising focus on quality.
Features
Wine of Marlborough, New Zealand
Brand
Whitehaven
Allergy Information
Contains Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
ABV (%)
13
Grape Variety
Sauvignon Blanc
Tasting Notes
Our wine captures citrus flavours of grapefruit and lemongrass. Aromas of fresh-snipped greens and warm pear nectar blend with notes of tropical fruit
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy with fresh seafood and poultry, or try with lobster and white fish
Producer
Whiteaven Wine Company
Agent
Whitehaven
Winemaker
Sam Smail
History
Established in 1994, Whitehaven is a small, privately-owned winery located in Blenheim, New Zealand. Winemaker Sam Smail has earned a reputation for crafting distinctive and critically-acclaimed Sauvignon Blanc from the renowned Marlborough region. The vines here bask in warm sunlight and cooling breezes from the coast, translating to well-balanced wines with brilliant flavours.
Regional Information
Marked with intensely concentrated fruit, vintage 2017 produced exceptional quality. Summer started early in Marlborough, boosting flavour development. As summer moved forward, temperatures began to cool. By April, wetter-than-usual conditions quenched the soil after several dry seasons, leading to a slightly compressed harvest timeline. Vintage 2017 is vibrant, balanced, fruit-forward and distinctively Marlborough.
Current Vintage
2017
Vinification Details
Our Sauvignon Blanc grapes were destemmed, but not crushed before being lightly pressed with minimal skin contact. In order to achieve a high degree of clarity, we allowed the free run juice to settle. Fermentation took place in upright stainless steel tanks at very low temperatures for up to 30 days to preserve the fruit flavours.
Units
9.8
Type of Closure
Screwcap
Country of Origin
New Zealand
Manufacturer
Vinted and bottled by: Whitehaven Wine Company, Pauls Road, Blenheim, NZ.
