Maui North Canterbury Sauvignon Blanc

This wine is available in selected international markets.

AWARDS AND REVIEWS: 

2024 VINTAGE
5 STARS (93 Points) - Wine Orbit (Sam Kim)
SILVER (92 Points) - New World Wine Awards 2024
SILVER - San Francisco International Wine Competition 2024
9O POINTS, Premium - Cameron Douglas MS

"A perky, bright, energetic young sauvignon blanc showing classic North Canterbury characters of fresh peach and passionfruit, creamy lemon and easy-breezy tropical notes alongside a twang of herbaceousness. Uncomplicated, easy, and super-sippable, it should be enjoyed super-chilled." Yvonne Lorkin, Wine Writer

2023 VINTAGE
5 STARS (93 Points) - Wine Orbit (Sam Kim), July 2023
16.5/20 POINTS - jancisrobinson.com, Nov 2023 
BEST BUY - Wine Enthusiast

"Intense flavors of passion fruit, lime and lemon sherbet show mouthwatering acidity and hints of white flowers." Wine Spectator 

"Green stone fruit, asparagus, tangerine, green mango, with fresh acidity." 
International Wine Challenge 2024.

"Fresh and youthful, bright and brimming with scents and flavours of fresh tropical fruits and citrus. Lemon and passionfruit, some white peach and fresh herbs. Crisp and just dry as the wine touches the palate, salivation and a whisper of salinity also show. A balanced and well made wine ready to drink from 2024 through 2026." Cam Douglas MS,

"Intense flavors of passion fruit, lime and lemon sherbet show mouthwatering acidity and hints of white flowers." Wine Spectator

2022 VINTAGE
5 STARS - Wine Orbit, June 2022
90 POINTS, SILVER - International Wine Challenge 2023
17.5/20 - NZ Winegrower's Blind Tasting 2022: "Good regional expression."

"A mineral crisp wine with classic elder flower cut grass and nettle, a structured balanced example true to the varietal."  Tasting Notes, IWC 2023

VINTAGE 2023 TASTING NOTES BELOW:
COLOUR: A delicate, pale green/gold.

NOSE & PALATE: This Sauvignon Blanc shows classic flavours and aromas of capsicum, lemongrass and hints of passionfruit. A delicious and fresh tasting wine with an underlying citrus background. 

REGION: 100% Waipara Valley, North Canterbury.

WINEMAKING: The fruit was harvested at maximum flavour as assessed through frequent tasting in the vineyard by the winemaker. It was very gently pressed to avoid harsh phenolic extraction and the juice allowed to cold settle. The clear juice was fermented at low temperatures using a range of yeast renowned for their ability to enhance the Sauvignon Blanc aromas. A balanced amount of residual sugar was left in the wine to complement the acidity and to add palate weight and structure.

WINEMAKER: Matt Connell
GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
MATURATION: 100% stainless steel fermentation.

WINE ANALYSIS
Alc Vol: 12.5%
Acidity (TA): 7.5 g/L
Residual Sugar: 4.0 g/l

PEAK DRINKING: 2023/25 – will continue to develop for a further 5 years.