Description

Fruit was sourced from our newly acquired 8ha block in Marlborough’s stunning Waihopai Valley - we call it Snapper Rock’s ‘ika vineyard’, ika meaning ‘fish’ in Māori.

After a challenging start, the 2020 vintage was saved by an amazing Indian summer with perfect late conditions. A curve ball was thrown at the 11th hour, with NZ going into Level 4 lockdown just as harvest began. Resisting the temptation to pick early due to the pressures lockdown, we held off, allowing the fruit to hang and create the perfect balance of ripeness and acidity. Harvest started at 3am on the 15th of April 2020, picking at cool temperatures early in the morning to retain optimal freshness and acidity in the fruit.

The grapes were then pressed at Spring Creek vintners and fermented in stainless steel tanks under the watchful eye of Digger Hennessey – with our winemaker Cory Hall advising remotely from Auckland.

This classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc represents exceptional value for money and has built up a loyal following through it’s constant quality year after year. The style works equally well as an aperitif as matched with seafood or chicken dishes and looks great on the table at a dinner party.