Starborough Sauvignon Blanc (75cl, 12.5%)

Starborough Sauvignon Blanc is a Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc from Starborough, fermented entirely in stainless steel. Fruit comes from O'Dwyer's Farm in the Wairau Valley, on fertile, free-draining alluvial soils, and from the Long Lane and Starborough Terrace vineyards in the cooler Awatere Valley, on stony, gravel-based soils. The nose shows lime zest and grapefruit peel, followed by passion fruit and guava, with fresh-cut grass and wet river stone beneath. The palate is juicy and immediate, with citrus and stone fruit, passion fruit, kiwi and ripe fig, crisp acidity and a hint of mandarin. The finish is medium in length, clean and refreshing, with lingering grapefruit and nectarine and a faint mineral note.