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A stylish, rich Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc with vibrant aromatics and fine balance of acidity leading to a lingering finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit for this wine was sourced from Fiona's own Home Block vineyard and two select vineyards in the Lower Wairau subregions. The Home Block's dry and sunny yet cool climate site in Blind River in the Awatere Valley sits on gravelly silt and wind-blown loess, producing fruit with a distinct mineral complexity. With more loams, Lower Wairau soils have higher water retention and parcels from here have great fruit intensity and body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2019 growing season saw a wet and cold spring; conditions which continued up to the start of summer. However, the last significant rain for the summer months fell on Christmas day and the remainder of the season was one of the warmest, driest summers on record. This led to naturally lower yields and very low disease incidence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit from each vineyard was independently monitored and harvested before being carefully pressed to ensure minimal skin contact, thus preventing juice deterioration. Once settled, the batches were cool fermented in stainless steel tanks using specific cultured yeasts to add complexity while retaining fresh fruit characteristics. Shortly after blending, the wine was prepared for bottling under a screwcap closure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTinpot Hut wines are made primarily from fruit grown on winemaker Fiona Turner's vineyard in Blind River. Fiona, who has worked with Matt Thomson for a number of years, supplements her own grapes with fruit from other growers in Marlborough and Hawkes Bay. The tinpot hut that gave its name to Fiona's wines is an old mustering hut in the remote hills between the Wairau and Awatere Valleys. The huts were used as a base for musterers as they rounded up the sheep that had been in the hills from spring to autumn. 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The Trebbiano grapes are grown in the cooler areas of the Apennine foothills and fermented at low temperatures. The Pecorino is apparently named after the resemblance that the bunch of grapes bears to a sheep’s head. A relatively rare variety, there are only 300 hectares planted in Abruzzo and Le Marche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__1ygi6 MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePecorino is an indigenous grape variety planted almost exclusively in the Abruzzo and Le Marche regions. The 200 hectares vineyards are situated on calcareous clay soils with some layers of limestone. 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However, with wines such as Arele Vino Santo, Graal Metodo Classico (awarded 'Tre Bicchieri' for the 10th consecutive year in 2013) and the outstanding Maso Cervara Teroldego, chief winemaker Anselmo Martini is producing wines which are among the best of the Trentino region. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Grapes are grown in the Veneto and Friuli regions. Vines are cultivated on the hillsides at an altitude ranging from 200 to 400 m above sea level in a climate which features hot summers and cold winters. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The grapes are harvested at the end of August\/beginning of September. After soft pressing, the cooled must is fermented in stainless steel tanks at a temperature between 18 - 20 degrees C. 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The vines are trained in the traditional trellis system, and grapes are picked by hand in September. The grapes are gently pressed in Bucher presses and fermentation in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature of 16 degrees with a short maceration. Malolactic fermentation is actively prevented. The wine is held on lees for a few months and given a light filtration before bottling. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e An excellent example of good quality Soave Classico, fresh and lightly fruity with delicate floral aromas of honeysuckle, elderflower and a hint of spice. Crisp and refreshing on the palate with good depth of ripe honeyed fruit, and a dry, lightly nutty finish. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Very versatile wine but excellent with simple fish such as grilled plaice or on its own well chilled as an aperitif. 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The palate shows delicate yet complex floral notes, subtle mineral character and attractive white fruit leading to fresh citrus acidity on the finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grapes are sourced from the best hillside vineyard sites of Valle dell'Adige (where the soils are ventilated and well drained). Vinification involves pneumatic pressing and fermentation in stainless steel tanks controlled at 20 degrees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent with lemon sole, snapper or baked seabream. 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Fruit from vineyards in the stony soils of Wairau Valley and the dense clay of the Southern Valleys work together to create a wine that marries ripe stone fruit and citrusy elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttractive on the nose, with ripe notes of Meyer lemon and white nectarine. Subtle oak is present, with aromas like the first spoon-crack of the top of a good crème brûlée: vanilla, a hint of darkness and plenty of promise.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe palate is taut and vibrant, with mouthwatering citrus framing a core of conference pear and white nectarine. The deft oak complements the fruit concentration, creating structure and ensuring a balanced rather than overtly fruity character. Saline-fresh on the long and beguiling finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Chardonnay is all about balance and harmony. 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The palate is bright and layered with lemon curd and white nectarine, lifted by a refreshing character that recalls a cool sea breeze at the end of a warm day, with hints of sea salt and dune grass.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is a sense of poise in every sip. The refined mid-palate is carried by steel-cut citrus acidity and an elegant, lingering finish. From 80 different portions tasted, only 61 were selected for the final wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn our \"Vintage 2025 : A Story of Patience\" article, we shared how this year’s harvest unfolded in slow motion. Normally, harvest at Cloudy Bay is a whirlwind of unrelenting action, but nature had other plans for 2025.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Sauvignon Blanc, that patience proved essential. The vines carried the largest bunches in memory, and the ripening process was prolonged. Waiting, tasting, and holding our nerve made all the difference. The result is a wine that shows just what patience can achieve: the bright, expressive, and beautifully poised Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2025.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Sauvignon Blanc comes largely from vineyards planted on the Wairau Valley floor, where the climate and free-draining gravelly soils are perfect for Sauvignon Blanc. This includes the Estate, Motukawa, Widow’s Block, Red Shed, and Mustang vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit from each vineyard ferments separately before blending, a critical step in maintaining Cloudy Bay’s famous consistency. Rather than blending to make more wine, the winemakers carefully select the right grapes (from over 90 batches) for each year’s wine. This means the quantity may change, but never the quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe season began with extraordinary promise. Early December brought an exceptional flowering, and the vines responded with the largest bunches in living memory. The ripening process was more prolonged than in recent years, and having the ability to wait until optimum flavour and concentration made this an extra satisfying vintage for the Vineyard team.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo manage those generous bunches, the team took extra care. “Sauvignon Blanc this year had an exceptional flowering, which meant there was a high number of berries per bunch that set,” says Hannah Ternent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“A process of shaking the vines to drop berries off was also undertaken across several Sauvignon Blanc blocks, which creates a looser bunch architecture, giving the berries space to develop.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt first, the vintage began ‘business as usual’, with yet another early harvest on the cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The start to harvest was the second earliest we have had,”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erecalls winemaking director\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNikolai St George.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“We started building momentum and chipped away at the earlier varieties, such as Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Then, just as we started getting into the Sauvignon Blanc, everything came to a grinding halt. The vines decided they just were not ready, so we had to wait a week for the Sauvignon Blanc to be properly ripe.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat pause stretched the harvest and changed its rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“This resulted in an elongated vintage where everyone was waiting and practising patience,”\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003esays Nikolai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the winery, the difference was just as noticeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“It was a weird vintage…Even when Sauvignon started, there were only one or two days when we felt the usual harvest pressure,”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esays\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eKelly Stuart.\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e“Because the fruit came in slowly, we didn’t have to use our old press until the end, and we didn’t realise how the noises of the old presses and fruit hitting the hopper were such a part of harvest.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHannah Ternent, the lesson was one of calm.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Vintage 2025 for Sauvignon Blanc was one where we had to be patient, take our time and let the fruit ripen properly…we had to calm our nerves and wait and hope the weather would hold, which fortunately it did, and we ended up with some stunning ripe parcels of Sauvignon Blanc.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking back, vintage 2025 may be remembered less for drama than for discipline. It was a season of waiting, of listening, of trusting the fruit to find its own rhythm. Now, with Sauvignon Blanc 2025 in the glass, we see what patience can bring: a wine of clarity, elegance, and true Marlborough character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Cloudy Bay, we’ve long said that Sauvignon Blanc is one of the most versatile wines at the table, pairing beautifully with fresh seafood, summer vegetables, and vibrant spicy flavours. Lately, Sauvignon Blanc has even found viral fame as the “Spicy Sauvy B” on social media, with jalapeño slices dropped into the glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNikolai St George\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehas his own take.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e“For the record, the perfect pairing for Sauvignon Blanc 2025 is grilled Shishito peppers,”\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehe says. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Beats jalapeño in your wine any day.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSauvignon Blanc 2025 is a natural match for almost any seafood. Some of our favourites at the winery include tempura oysters, locally-caught sashimi, and steamed mussels with garlic, citrus and parsley. It’s also a great match for green salads and goats’ cheese. 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Succulent and crisp, with a delicate fennel-like herbal quality and a dry, textural palate. Quintessentially Marlborough, but a deliciously subtle, ripe interpretation of the classic style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGreywacke was created in 2009 by Kevin Judd, chief winemaker at Cloudy Bay from its inception for 25 years and instrumental in the international recognition which Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc enjoys now. The name 'Greywacke' was adopted by Kevin for his first Marlborough vineyard located in Rapaura in recognition of the high prevalence of rounded greywacke river stones in the soils of the vineyard, a sedimentary rock which is widely found in Marlborough. 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Ripe, tropical fruit flavours of passion fruit, melon and grapefruit linger on the persistent finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKim Crawford have access to one of the widest selections of Marlborough vineyards for blending their distinctive, award-winning Sauvignon Blanc. 250 wines from all over Marlborough are tasted before the blend is selected. In 2021, key parcels in the final blend came from six vineyards in the Wairau Valley, the Awatere Valley and the Southern Valley, all of which delivered outstanding fruit with unique flavour profiles. Soils are predominately alluvial silts and clay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2024 vintage in Marlborough was exceptional. Favourable weather conditions throughout the growing season allowed the grapes to ripen perfectly, free from disease pressure. 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