Greywacke's Wild Sauvignon 2020 is an expressive white wine hailing from Marlborough, New Zealand, a region celebrated for its vibrant and aromatic Sauvignon Blancs. While precise blending details for the "Wild Sauvignon" cuvée are less often made public, these wines typically feature Sauvignon Blanc fermented with indigenous yeasts, often in old oak barrels, lending complexity and depth beyond the classic Marlborough style. The 2020 vintage suggests a wine brimming with freshness, yet the “Wild” approach hints at textural richness, subtle spice, ripe citrus and stone fruit, and nuanced flinty or smoky undertones.
Marlborough lies at the northern tip of New Zealand’s South Island, where cool maritime influences and abundant sunshine allow grapes to ripen slowly, preserving acidity and aromatic intensity. The region’s free-draining alluvial soils, rich in stones and gravel, contribute a crisp minerality that is a hallmark of its best wines. Since the 1970s, Marlborough has risen to global prominence, particularly through pioneering Sauvignon Blanc, which has come to define a distinctively zesty, expressive style recognised worldwide.
With its layered, complex personality, this wine pairs beautifully with a wide array of foods. Fresh seafood such as oysters, mussels, or scallops make for a classic match, while the wine’s texture and nuance work wonderfully with richer dishes like poached salmon, chicken with tarragon cream, or even subtle Asian-inspired cuisine like lemongrass-infused prawns. For a regional touch, pair it with green-lipped mussels, a Marlborough speciality. The wine’s freshness can also complement soft goat’s cheeses or vegetable-based dishes, such as asparagus risotto.
To enjoy Greywacke Wild Sauvignon at its fullest, serve it lightly chilled at around 10-12°C. Opening the bottle a little before serving or gently decanting can help the more subtle, wild-fermented aromas to unfurl. This approach showcases both the vivacity and the intriguing complexity that set this cuvée apart.
