Villa Maria Private Bin Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024

The Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc showcases everything fresh and vibrant about Marlborough. Initially, the classic Awatere aromas jump out of the glass, such as lemongrass, jalapeño peppers and fresh herbs. The cool climate in the Awatere Valley is influenced by Mt Tapuae-o-uenuku and the cool alpine winds and fresh sea breezes protect the natural acidity in this wine. In contrast, the Wairau Valley has warmer summer months, with dry nor-westerly winds influencing vineyards to produce a pungent Sauvignon Blanc with ripe citrus and tropical fruit flavours.

Warmer vineyard sites in the Wairau Valley contribute richness and riper tropical flavours, whereas cooler Awatere Valley vineyards provide the zingy acid structure and pungent herbal aromatics.