Matua Valley Sauvignon Blanc

How it tastes: this classic marlborough sauvignon blanc is deliciously pure bursting with tropical aromas of grilled pineapple and passionfruit. The palate is zesty and concentrated with ripe citrus fruit blackcurrant leaf and a hint of fresh basil. So refreshing you’ll be left wanting more. Cellaring: at fridge temperature for about 45 minutes how we made it: this is the wine our viticulture and winemaking teams get really excited about – it showcases what the vintage has been like for marlborough’s most famous varietal! We pick our sauvignon blanc grapes from over 100 vineyards across marlborough encompassing the wairau and awatere valley sub-regions. So the wine is always a complete expression of marlborough sauvignon blanc! In 2016 we processed the sauvignon blanc parcels at the winery in batches before cool fermentation in stainless steel with our house style yeasts. Then the wine was left to sit on light lees to build texture and a luscious mouth feel before final bl