Rapaura Springs Rohe Blind River Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Blind River is the driest, coolest and most wind-swept sub-region in Marlborough. Grapes grown here develop unique and intensified flavours as the grapevines are naturally restricted. The soils in this region are typically free draining, with a diverse composition of stone materials. The wine is intensely aromatic with lemongrass and ripe citrus aromas and concentrated fruit flavour - trademark sub-regional characters. The palate is weighty with mouth-filling layers of ripe grapefruit, lemongrass and melon.

Rapaura Springs Rohe Blind River Sauvignon Blanc

Blind River is the driest, coolest and most wind-swept sub-region in Marlborough. Grapes grown here develop unique and intensified flavours as the grapevines are naturally restricted. The soils in this region are typically free-draining, with a diverse composition of stone materials.

The 2022 growing season began with significant rain, marking the end of three years of drought in Marlborough. A period of warmth in early December produced a welcome and better than average fruit set. In late February we had a couple of significant rains which replenished the soil moisture levels that had reduced during summer. During the two weeks that followed we had cool days and nights which meant the acidities remained on the high side. Harvest coincided with the peak of New Zealand’s Omicron outbreak, which put some pressure on staffing. Excellent teamwork meant we were able to harvest our fruit as it was ready, retaining vibrant acidity and concentrated fruit flavour. After harvest, the Blind River Sauvignon Blanc was gently pressed before individual parcels were batch fermented in stainless steel with selected yeast strains to retain the aromatics and fruit characters unique to this sub-region.