Cirro Wines Sauvignon Blanc 2023 (75cl, 12.5%)

Cirro Wines Sauvignon Blanc 2023 is a vibrant expression of the Wairau Valley subregion within Marlborough, New Zealand. Founded by winemakers David Tyney and Richard Green, Cirro Wines takes a hands-on approach, with small-scale production from four single vineyards where vines average at least 20 years in age. The wine is 100% Sauvignon Blanc from premium vineyards close to Renwick in the middle of the Wairau Valley, crafted using traditional cool-climate winemaking techniques including cool fermentation in stainless steel. The 2023 vintage had a warm growing season with regular rainfall, above-average yields and a settled period in March and April that allowed full ripening. It shows green rockmelon, feijoa, white flowers, lemon and grapefruit, occasionally lifted by flint or white pepper. On the palate it is light-to-medium bodied with pear, nettles and tropical fruit, integrated crisp acidity and a textured, savoury finish with a mineral or wet stone quality.