Hand sorted and whole bunch pressed into a concrete Tulipe. Fermented with the indigenous yeast from the fruit and winery and left on lees for 8 months and then racked to old puncheon on light lees for a further 10 months. Bottled in September 2023 unfined and unfiltered.

100% Sauvignon Blanc
Selectively hand-picked fruit from Sam and Mandy Weaver’s hillside, biodynamic, Churton Vineyard that sits at 200m above sea level between the Waihopai and Omaka Valleys. A parcel from the north east facing slope on loess above a clay subsoil.
Harvested: 31 March 2022

Slight hazy, unfiltered appearance with green/lemon hues. Complex, ripe exotic fruits with subtle grassy aromas typical of the variety. The palate is full of concentrated ripe fruits with beautiful texture and drive. A wine that shows the potential of what Sauvignon Blanc can be. This wine should age gracefully over the next 5-10 years. Match with fresh fish and a vibrant salad.