Bold and intensely vibrant Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc – distinctively Awatere Valley, this wine is sourced from our finest steeply terraced, north facing blocks on the OTU Wine Estate. The 2021 Vintage may be considered one of the finest in recent memory, although crops were low. Ideal conditions during ripening, followed by dry, warm weather led to rich, ripe grapes with excellent acid balance. The ensure added texture and depth, after fermentation, the wine was kept on light lees for three months until bottling.
This bold Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc presents aromas of passionfruit, lime zest and white nectarine. The palate is light-bodied, which builds up and ends on a long, fine and appetizing mineral finish with undertones of gooseberry, passionfruit and classic citrus fruits.
All the grapes for this wine were estate grown on both alluvial flat and sunny north-facing slopes. After fermentation for 3 weeks the wine was racked and kept on light lees to develop superb textural characters that are the hallmark of our Sauvignon Blanc.
