Te Whare Ra Sauvignon Blanc 2023 (75cl)

A white wine from Te Whare Ra in Marlborough, produced under Anna and John Forrest with organic and biodynamic viticulture. The 2023 Sauvignon Blanc comes from vineyards in the Wairau Valley, on ancient riverbed soils, and winemaking includes a portion of barrel fermentation and extended lees contact. It has a pale straw hue with subtle green reflections. The nose shows ripe citrus, grapefruit, lime zest, fresh garden herbs, wet stone and white blossom. On the palate it is precise and textural, with vibrant acidity, passionfruit pith, gooseberry and saline minerality, leading to a long, dry finish.