Greywacke Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Greywacke Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Region: Marlborough, New Zealand

Vintage: 2024

Bottle size: 75cl

Grape: Sauvignon Blanc

ABV: 13.5%

Notes: Sustainable, Vegan, Vegetarian

Aromas of cassis and passionfruit are first to emerge, with guava, crisp pear and white peach adding a delicious fruit salad intricacy. On the palate, it’s generous yet refreshing, with ripe pineapple and a lime sherbet zing, layered with elderflower and hints of citrus blossom. A classic example of Greywacke’s interpretation of the famous Marlborough style – ripe, textural and scrumptious – with the volume turned well down. Perfect for any occasion, the Greywacke Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc pairs beautifully with seafood, light salads, or simply enjoyed on its own as a delightful aperitif.

Fruit was sourced from prime vineyards in Marlborough’s Southern Valleys and the central Wairau Plains (specifically Woodbourne, Renwick and Rapaura). Soil types vary from the young alluvial soils of Rapaura and Renwick, which contain high proportions of New Zealand’s ubiquitous greywacke river stones, to the older and denser clay-loams of the Southern Valleys.

Harvest commenced slightly earlier than normal on 16th March. Grapes were harvested largely by machine during cool (often cold) night-time conditions and transported directly to the winery in the Omaka Valley. The fruit was lightly pressed to yield a modest volume of high-quality juice. This was cold-settled and racked prior to fermentation, which was primarily carried out in stainless steel tanks with cultured yeast. All individual vineyard batches were left on lees until late June, when the blend was assembled.