Classic South Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2022

The Classic South Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2022 overdelivers with generous fruit including passionfruit and citrus on the nose. The palate is full and ripe with bright fruit and appealing crispness leaving a well poised perfectly balanced wine.

Nelson is located at the top of the South Island, with mountains to the east, west and south, and the Tasman Bay to the north. These mountains help to protect Nelson from the prevailing weather conditions which come from the south. Summer is typically dry and hot; with daytime temperatures often reaching 28 degrees. Nelson is regarded as New Zealand sunniest city, with annual sunshine of around 2500 hours.

Our Brightwater Vineyard is situated 15 kilometres from the coast and is sheltered from the south by the Richmond Ranges. The ‘soil’ is a combination of rocks and boulders which is very hard on the farm equipment, but vital for holding the warmth of Nelson’s sun and for ripening the grapes.

Our Queen Victoria Vineyard is located in the Motueka area in the heart of a region known for its apple orchards, kiwifruit and hops. Our grapes are grown on very stoney free draining soils giving lovely fruit clarity and varietal intensity.

The unirrigated Redwood Valley vineyard is situated on a gently sloping, north facing clay site - the vines range in age from 10 to 30 years. Vertical shoot positioning helps to expose the berries to sunlight, thus getting maximum intensity and optimal ripeness.