RAI VALLEY SAUVIGNON BLANC 2024 - SALE

TASTING NOTE

In the glass, a medium yellow color with flinty hues. On the nose, aromas of white peach, passion fruit, and honeydew with hints of lime zest. On the palate, crisp green apple, gooseberry, and a distinct minerality. A medium-light white wine with bright acidity.

FOOD MATCHING

It pairs well with spicy chicken and veggie stir fry, goat cheese with fresh herbs, and grilled fish tacos.

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

Waihopai Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand

WINEMAKING

The preservation of aromatic and fruit flavours from the vineyard through to the winery is of the utmost importance in our Sauvignon Blanc. The fruit is field destemmed before being gently pressed into stainless steel tanks. The juice is fermented at cool temperatures with selected yeast strains aimed at developing a full flavour spectrum: from green and citrus notes to riper, more tropical flavours.

ANALYSIS

Alcohol  13%
pH       3.12                    
Titratable Acidity   7.03g/L
Residual Sugar      3.16g/L 

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.