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Whitehaven Windward Sauvignon Blanc V22 750ML

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Whitehaven Windward Sauvignon Blanc V22 750ML

Our top expression of Sauvignon Blanc, Windward delivers wonderful aromatic intensity, a generous, layered taste profile and classic Marlborough style. Aromas of white peach, kiwi and lemongrass carry through to the silky palate, blending seamlessly with hints of passion fruit, citrus and crushed fresh green herbs. An attractive mineral backbone and suggestions of sea spray add appealing texture, finishing long and bright. This memorable, food-friendly Sauvignon Blanc can be paired with creamy cheeses, green salads, fresh seafood or grilled chicken. VITICULTURE NOTES Grown in four exclusive vineyard sites across Marlborough, 55% from three sub-regions within the Wairau Valley (22% Renwick, 22% Spring Creek, 11% Lower Wairau) and 45% from two separate blocks of a single vineyard in Awatere Valley. The 2022 growing season was cool and long, offering optimal conditions for ripening while preserving excellent acidity. A wet winter gave soils ample water resources for the season ahead. Spring arrived with ideal conditions, giving us wonderful fruit set and healthy yields. Summer was dry and lengthy, allowing fruit to hang on the vines while ripening slowly. Grapes were harvested later than usual, delivering fruit with flavor maturity and concentration while retaining pure fruit expression. WINEMAKING NOTES Windward Sauvignon Blanc is a blend of our five best lots of Sauvignon Blanc from the 2022 vintage. Both in the vineyards and in our cellar, these standout blocks stood out above the rest for their aromatic intensity, layered flavor development and incredible structure. Sauvignon Blanc grapes were harvested in cool conditions, then pressed immediately with minimal skin contact. After cold settling, the clear juice was fermented entirely in stainless steel tanks at very low temperatures with selected yeast strains to preserve inherent varietal characteristics and classic Marlborough flavors. These lots sat on light yeast lees in tank for up to six weeks prior to blending.

Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc V22 750ML

Representing the finest of New Zealand, our appealing Nobilo Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc showcases the diverse qualities of this acclaimed region. Opening with hints of Meyer lemon and bright, fresh-snipped green herbs, the crisp, expressive palate adds fruit notes of ripe mandarin, grapefruit, tropical passionfruit and sweet kiwi. Hints of lemongrass emerge before the long, refreshing finish. Enjoy this easy-going Sauvignon Blanc alongside seasonal green salads, grilled seafood or chicken dishes or on its own.

Starborough Sauvignon Blanc V21 750ML

Our 2021 Starborough Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is generous, balanced and bright. Aromas of lime zest, ripe peach and white florals unveil with every swirl. Crisp and smooth on the palate, appealing notes of tropical passionfruit, guava and kiwi blend with subtle suggestions of fresh-cut green herbs and lemongrass. The long finish is marked by palate-refreshing hints of citrusy grapefruit and Meyer lemon. Enjoy alongside creamy goat cheese, prosciutto-wrapped melon or grilled chicken. Viticulture Notes A cool start to vintage 2021 was followed by Marlborough’s classic long, warm, sun-drenched days and cool nights. These ideal conditions allowed for ideal flavor development coupled with the region’s signature crisp structure. Harvest was early, with clean, bright, flavorful fruit coming into the cellar. Winemaking Notes Sauvignon Blanc grapes were de-stemmed and lightly membrane pressed, not crushed, to avoid extracting bitter notes from the skins and seeds. The juice was fermented in upright stainless-steel tanks at low temperatures for 21 days to preserve the bright fruit characteristics, then left on light lees during maturation. The wine was then filtered prior to bottling.

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Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc V22 750ML

Our 2022 Sauvignon Blanc offers an elegant, crisp and beautifully balanced expression of Marlborough, capturing the quintessential nuances, layers and textures of the celebrated region. Bright and aromatic, notes of grapefruit, lime zest and green apple lift with every swirl of the glass. The palate is crisp and vibrant, as pineapple, guava and white peach characteristics layer with hints of florals, fresh green herbs and wet river stone-like minerality. The finish is long and precise, a mouth-watering sip that makes this an excellent pairing with food. VITICULTURE NOTES The 2022 growing season was cool and long, offering optimal conditions for ripening while preserving excellent acidity. A wet winter gave soils ample water resources for the season ahead. Spring arrived with ideal conditions, giving us wonderful fruit set and healthy yields. Summer was dry and lengthy, allowing fruit to hang on the vines while ripening slowly. Grapes were harvested later than usual, delivering fruit with flavor maturity and concentration while retaining pure fruit expression. WINEMAKING NOTES We source the fruit for this wine exclusively from Marlborough. Composed from up to 100 small lots from select sites across the region gives Whitehaven a backbone of bright fruit character, well balanced texture and a food-friendly finish. Our Sauvignon Blanc grapes were harvested in cool conditions between late March and early April, then pressed immediately with minimal skin contact. After cold settling, the clear juice was fermented entirely in stainless steel tanks at very low temperatures with select yeast strains to preserve the inherent varietal characteristics and classic Marlborough flavors. Wines sat on light yeast lees in tank for up to six weeks before blending.