Lighter Sauvignon Blanc
Private Bin | Marlborough
Lighter Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage 2021 
Description
Winemaking
Viticulture
This delicious Sauvignon Blanc was picked from early ripening Marlborough vineyards to create a full-flavoured wine that is naturally lighter in alcohol. Enjoy its bright aromatics and fresh flavours of lime, melon and green herbs.
In 2021, the grapes for this Lighter Sauvignon Blanc were harvested in mid-March from carefully selected Waihoipai Valley vineyard site. These grapes express ripe flavours with fresh acidity when the grape sugar levels are lower than usual, creating a full-flavoured wine with lower alcohol. The fruit is gently handled in the winery to ensure bright aromatics, fresh ripe fruit flavours and bottled whilst young and fresh.
Summer was dry and mild with Marlborough’s signature high sunshine hours and cool nights delivering fruit in the best possible condition. The early 2021 autumn season provided Marlborough with very stable weather conditions therefore fruit was able to reach optimum physiological and flavour ripeness. The fruit was impeccably clean and the lower yields meant that the grapes packed a punch in flavour and concentration.

Bright and zesty

Tasting notes

This light and vibrant wine smells like summer, with aromas of fresh lemon and fresh snow peas. The juicy palate is balanced and has flavours of passionfruit and grapefruit, with a hint of sweet herbs like basil and lemongrass on the finish.

Pairing suggestions

How to enjoy our Lighter Sauvignon

With only 95 calories per serving, the perfect pairing with fresh summer salads.

 

Best served at: 8° C / 46° F

Recipe pairing

Asparagus & Goat’s Cheese Salad

This fresh and vibrant green salad is the perfect side dish to accompany the bright and zesty flavours found in a chilled glass of our Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. With simple ingredients, it’s an easy crowd pleaser that pairs well with roasted or grilled meats and fish.

World-famous

Marlborough

Marlborough is New Zealand’s largest wine region is world-famous for its crisp, fruit-driven Sauvignon Blanc. A blend of both Marlborough’s Wairau and Awatere Valleys, our Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc winemakers take great care to ensure this wine showcases exceptional balance and consistency every vintage.

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