FERNLANDS SAUVIGNON BLANC 2024

TASTING NOTE

Exceptionally aromatic, exuding vibrant aromas of zesty lime, gooseberry, and a hint of box hedge. The generous palate delivers flavours of juicy tropical fruit and citrus, underpinned by herbaceous green bell pepper. The lively Marlborough acidity provides a clean, invigorating finish.

FOOD MATCHING

Try our Fernlands Sauvignon Blanc with scallops sautéed in garlic butter with a crunchy green salad.

CELLARING POTENTIAL

Crafted to be enjoyed at the peak of its vibrancy and freshness, we recommend drinking this wine within 2-3 years of vintage date.

ORIGIN

Marlborough

WINEMAKING

Sauvignon Blanc fruit was harvested at optimal ripeness, pressed and cold settled. Juice was inoculated with specific yeast strains that enhance the varietal intensity followed by a long, cool fermentation to encourage the development of tropical notes. The wine was bottled early to promote freshness.

VINTAGE

Vintage 2024 will be remembered for being one Marlborough’s smaller vintages but also for producing exceptional fruit quality. Despite a dry winter and resulting low ground moisture levels, full dams and positive river flows supplied essential soil moisture for the start of the growing season with budburst in mid- September. Minimal frosts occurred, and though November and December were warm, below-average temperatures potentially contributed to the smaller vintage. From December to February, temperatures rose sharply, accompanied by above-average sunshine and below-average rainfall, leading to drought concerns and an early start to harvest.

Perfect weather aided steady picking from February until mid-April, allowing fruit to be picked in perfect condition at peak ripeness, delivering consistent levels of concentration and complexity of flavour.

Fernlands captures the essence of New Zealand purity and all that Marlborough has to offer. Fernlands delivers bright, fresh and vibrant fruit flavours – sourced
predominantly from our Slopes Vineyard. Unique Southern Valley vineyard
location, world class wine making facilities, and spirited determination
combine to produce a wine that is distinctively New Zealand. The label
incorporates the New Zealand native fern.