Waipara Hills Sauvignon Blanc

Expert Opinion

What our expert says

A relative newcomer, this quietly brilliant Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is fantastic value for money. It is utterly delicious, with ripe, tropical fruits including guava, melon and passion fruit. Sourced from the South Island’s Wairau and Awatere Valleys, this wine is wonderfully bright and generous on the palate, with great length of flavour. For best results, serve with dressing-drenched salads or Asian foods.

Background

History

Established in 2001, Waipara Hills wines have become famous for their intensity, character and complexity – a result of the innate contrasts in climate in New Zealand’s deep South. Nestled in the heart of the Waipara Valley is the architecturally impressive Mud House Winery & Cafe complex – the home of the Waipara Hills winery. Located on State Highway 1, 8kms north of Amberley and just 40 minutes drive north of Christchurch city the building and gardens complement the spectacular views of the vineyards and mountains.

Winemaking details

Simon McGeorge

Regional info

Located on the North Eastern coast of the South Island of New Zealand, Marlborough is protected from the prevailing westerly weather by the dramatic Southern Alps. This protection afforded to the vines by the surrounding area and the alluvial soil (loose deposits of silt, clay, sand and gravel) make this an excellent region for the cultivation of the Sauvignon Blanc grapes.