NZ Clearwater Cove Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Along the length of North and South Islands, the cool clear waters of the Pacific Ocean carve deep natural coves into the landscape.Intriguing for its unrivalled tranquillity, this spectacular eastern coastline of New Zealand is also renowned for its exceptional wines.In these beautiful, but harsh, conditions the vines struggle for survival, producing low yields of high quality fruit with concentrated flavours.Parcels from the Awatere Valley and Wairau Valley together combine to create a wine brimming with varietal character, balance and elegance.

VARIETALS 100% Sauvignon Blanc

VINTAGE 2023

TECHNICAL DATA Alcohol 12.5% Residual sugar 3.5 g/l Total acidity 7.2 g/l pH 3.2

APPEARANCE Bright straw colour with slight green hues.

NOSE The nose is lifted and fresh with notes of passion fruit, blackcurrant and fresh herbs.

PALATE The sweet fruit characters and crisp acidity, combine to create a palate that is fresh with a zesty mineral finish.

PAIRING Serve as aperitif, with barbequed seafood, especially prawns, fish, also mezze plates.

READINESS FOR DRINKING Drink now or over the next 2 years.

Vivino 4.2 

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