Sauvignon Blanc

Yealands wines are inspired by the coast that surrounds their property in New Zealand, so close to the ocean that the vines are often misted with sea spray. The beauty of the environment influences how Yealands crafts wine, respectful of nature and the land. Yealands believes in sustainable winemaking and creating thoughtfully crafted wines that work in harmony with their landscape. Based in the Awatere Valley, the southernmost, coolest, and driest of Marlborough's growing regions, Yealands is one of only a handful of wineries around the world to be certified as carbon neutral and the first ever to be certified from inception. Yealands' sustainable Seaview Vineyard is one of the most coastal vineyards in New Zealand; its proximity to the coastline provides distinctive mineral characteristics.

Carefully selected parcels of Sauvignon Blanc were harvested from Awatere and Wairau Valley vineyards were used to craft this wine. Vintage 2024 experienced a hot, dry summer and low rainfall. Several factors contributed to lower yields, with early spring frost, cooler temperatures during flowering, and prolonged dry conditions and water restrictions throughout summer and the harvest period. These unique conditions yielded wines of exceptional quality with highly concentrated flavor, purity and minerality.

The grapes were harvested in ideal condition, picking at the point of optimum flavor development. Parcels of grapes were picked and fermented separately, allowing us to enhance varietal character using carefully selected yeast strains. A long, cool fermentation took place to retain the purity of flavors. The wine was then blended, stabilized, and filtered before bottling.

Aromas of lime and grapefruit, fresh herbs, tropical fruits and blackcurrant. The palate is brimming with tropical fruit balanced by a crisp citrus acidity that leads to a complex and mineral finish.