Wines Marlborough Greywacke - Sauvignon Blanc - 2024

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Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc 2024 from Marlborough, New Zealand, is a striking example of the region’s finesse in crafting expressive white wines. Sourced exclusively from Sauvignon Blanc grapes, this wine is a testament to meticulous vineyard selection and careful winemaking. The 2024 vintage is characteristically vibrant, displaying lifted aromatics of passionfruit, gooseberry, and lime zest underpinned by subtle herbal nuances and a mineral backbone. Fermentation takes place primarily in stainless steel tanks to preserve the grape’s natural freshness, with a portion sometimes seeing wild fermentation in old barrels for added complexity and texture.

Marlborough, New Zealand’s flagship wine region, owes its international acclaim to Sauvignon Blanc. Lying at the northern tip of the South Island, its cool maritime climate combined with long sunny days and crisp nights allows grapes to ripen slowly, developing intense aromatics while retaining a zesty acidity. The soils here, a mix of stony, free-draining alluvium and greywacke river stones, promote minerality and varietal clarity, which shows beautifully in this wine. The region’s viticultural history dates back to the 1970s but has quickly risen to global prominence, making it synonymous with world-class Sauvignon Blanc.

For food pairing, Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc 2024 is exceptionally versatile. Its zippy acidity and vibrant fruit make it a superb partner for fresh seafood, such as oysters, green-lipped mussels, scallops, or ceviche. It also pairs well with goat’s cheese (try it with a warm chèvre salad) or lighter Asian cuisine featuring lemongrass, coriander, and ginger. Dishes with asparagus or herby chicken are also excellent choices. To embrace local flavour, serve with New Zealand green-lipped mussels steamed in white wine and herbs.

For optimal enjoyment, serve this wine well-chilled, ideally between 8-10°C. This will accentuate its freshness and aromatic intensity. Consume while young and lively, though a year or two of bottle age will round out some of its edges, adding subtle complexity.