Wairau River Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2024
(Marlborough, New Zealand)
Regular price $22.00 Sale price $16.97 Save $5.03
About the Winery:
Established in 1978, the Rose family estate vineyards are situated on the banks of the Wairau River (pronounced “why-row”). Pioneers in the Marlborough region, the Rose family selected vineyard sites along the banks of the Wairau River to grow their grapes. This river provides the wines with a distinct sense of place and the river’s stratification is the inspiration for the new label design across all the brand’s varietals.
About this Wine:
Our Sauvignon Blanc has consistently upheld a reputation for excellence since our inaugural 1991 Sauvignon Blanc won the Trophy wine at the New Zealand Wine Awards. It starts in our Estate vineyards, in the region famous for introducing elegant, cool-climate New Zealand wines to the world. Marlborough’s warm days and cool nights create an extended growing season allowing the grapes to develop delicious acidity which balances the intense varietal characteristics of ripe grapefruit, white nectarine, and tropical fruits resulting in an elegant, refreshing, crisp flavoursome wine that distinctly says Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.
Tasting Notes:
Intense lifted notes of ripe tropical fruits and citrus on the nose. Refined and elegant, displaying a finely textured palate with flavours of guava and stone fruit. Wonderfully expressive with a fresh, dry finish.
Ratings & Reviews
89 Points - Wine Spectator:
"Aromatic and vibrant, with plenty to admire in the passion fruit, Key lime and pomelo core. Shows details of tangerine, melon and lemon verbena. Drink now. 95,000 cases imported." - MW (Aug 2025)