Calrossie Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc

Key characteristics:

Calrossie Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc is an elegant expression of Marlborough’s renowned Sauvignon Blanc, celebrated for its vibrant intensity and meticulous attention to detail. This wine captures the essence of New Zealand’s flagship wine region, offering a refreshing and distinctive profile.

Tasting Notes:

• Variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
• Appearance: Bright, even, very pale yellow.
• Aroma: This Calrossie Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc delivers all the hallmark traits that Marlborough Sauvignon is famous for: intense aromatics, fresh fruit flavours, vibrant notes of crushed herbs, jalapeño and a juicy, lingering acidity.
• Taste: The palate is dry, focused and refreshing, with flavours of finger lime, white peach and nectarine. The finish is balanced, long and lingering.
• Region: Hailing from Marlborough, New Zealand’s premier wine region, this wine benefits from the region’s consistently sunny and dry climate. The fruit for this particular Sauvignon Blanc is sourced from BioGro organic-certified vineyards in the Omaka and Waihopai Valleys, chosen for their wind-blown loess over rich clay soils, similar to the Calrossie Vineyard’s unique Awatere Valley terroir.
• Pairing: Match it with calamari and green-lipped mussels.

Overall impression:

A quintessential Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, this wine offers a beautifully balanced and refreshing experience, showcasing purity of fruit and a vibrant acidity that makes it exceptionally appealing. Its focused palate and lingering finish leave a lasting impression of quality and finesse.

Extra notes:

• While the Calrossie Vineyard is nestled in Marlborough’s Awatere Valley with its unique microclimate and Wither Hill Silt Loams infused with flinty notes, the fruit for this Sauvignon Blanc is meticulously selected from BioGro organic-certified Rose Family and Linklater Family vineyards in the Omaka and Waihopai Valleys, sharing similar prized soil characteristics.
• This wine is certified organic and vegan friendly, reflecting a commitment to sustainable and thoughtful winemaking practices.