Description
Established in 1994 and named after the landmark Wither Hills range that borders our vineyards, our expert team grow and craft exceptional wines that reflect our unique sense of place. Complex and full of character this is the beauty of Marlborough in a glass. Distinctly Marlborough, Wither Hills Wairau Valley Sauvignon Blanc is refined and elegant. Mouth-watering, textural acidity and a juicy core of citrus fruit exudes notes of crunchy greens and tropical guava on the nose.
Awards
Bronze New World Wine Awards
Certifications
Alcohol
14.0%
Analytical data
dry
Vineyard
Strategically situated sites around Marlborough featuring alluvial gravels, fertile silt loam, clay and pea gravels maximising soil diversity and therefore flavour and profile diversity. Niche style pockets from sites like Rarangi.
Vinification
Our vineyards were harvested at optimum flavour ripeness. The fruit from each vineyard was kept separate throughout the wine making process to ensure integrity of each site and to provide the greatest possible blending combinations. The fruit was gently pressed, clarified and cool fermented with selected yeast strains to enhance the unique aromatics and flavours. After fermentation the wines remained on light yeast lees to enhance palate feel and structure. The wine was then racked, blended, filtered, and bottled to retain and capture the remarkable freshness of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.