Seaspray Sauvignon Blanc
Single Vineyard | Marlborough
Seaspray Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage 2022 
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The 2022 Seaspray Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc has distinctive briny seashell characters and lively acidity derived from the nearby oceanic influence. Flavours of kaffir lime, capsicum and freshly picked culinary herbs represent the cooler windy coastal Awatere sub region in Marlborough where these young Sauvignon Blanc vines struggle to grow in the sandy river gravel soil.
The Marlborough growing season started off well with very little frost pressure during spring. Flowering went without a glitch, due healthy soil moisture levels the canopies looked lush and vibrant. The start of 2022 summer was slightly colder; February was below the long-term average in temperature however the weather settled with a slightly damp autumn.
Seaspray Vineyard lies against the rugged eastern coastline of the Awatere Valley where the fresh ocean air slows the growing season to develop Sauvignon Blanc of incredible power and concentration. The vines are still young, so we expect the wines intensity to only increase as the vineyard reaches maturity.
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Tropical and herbaceous

Tasting notes

  • Kaffir Lime
  • Capsicum
  • Herbs

Flavours of kaffir lime, capsicum and freshly picked culinary herbs represent the cooler windy coastal Awatere sub region in Marlborough where these young Sauvignon Blanc vines struggle to grow in the sandy river gravel soil.

Pairing suggestions

How to enjoy our Sauvignon Blanc

  • Snapper
  • Shellfish
  • Fresh Salad

This Sauvignon Blanc is perfectly paired with fresh seafood, such as sautéed scallops or seared snapper, accompanied by a fresh side salad of fresh rocket, goat cheese and melon.

 

Best served at: 8 °C / 46 °F

Splendidly fruited and enticing on the nose with feijoa, fresh fig, lime zest and sweet basil aromas.

95 POINTS

SAM KIM | WINE ORBIT

Mineral and rock driven, with lean characters of kiwi fruit, river stones, petrichor, a hint of passionfruit.

93 points

Erin Larkin

Sleek, fresh and lively, with medium body and a tangy, saline finish.

92 points

James Suckling

Very attractive bouquet of white peach and fragrant green herbs, white flowers and fresh lemon.

93 POINTS

Cam Douglas

Mussles Mussles

Recipe pairing

Lemongrass & Chili Steamed Mussels

Awaken your senses with our Lemongrass & Chili Steamed Mussels recipe perfectly paired with the gooseberry, passionfruit and fresh citrus flavours in our Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.

Dynamic

Marlborough

We produce a wide range of Sauvignon Blanc wines, all from the Marlborough region. With incredible vineyards located throughout Marlborough, each site gives us a wine of its own style. Awatere Sauvignon Blanc is on the pungent, green side of the spectrum, producing crisp, focused and mineral wines with herbaceous, citrus flavours, and a lip smacking salinity.

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