Matua Sauvignon Blanc (75cl, 13%)

Matua Sauvignon Blanc is a Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand, made by Matua Winery. The grapes come from the Wairau and Awatere Valley sub-regions and fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Matua was founded in 1974 by brothers Bill and Ross Spence, who planted New Zealand's first commercial Sauvignon Blanc vines. On the nose there is passionfruit, ripe citrus, blackcurrant leaf and a flinty mineral edge, with dried basil and lemongrass beneath. The palate brings bright lemon citrus, passionfruit, green melon, cut grass and gooseberry, with a taut, juicy balance of ripe fruit and crisp minerality. The finish is long, with salted pink grapefruit and a hint of bell pepper.