Ara Select Blocks Sauvignon Blanc

Marlborough, New Zealand.

Our Marlborough vineyards saw a smooth start to the growing season. Winter and spring both exceeded the long-term rainfall average, while settled weather throughout the all-important flowering period aided fruit set. Summer temperatures were ahead of the long-term average, with cooler February and March temperatures supporting a long slow ripening period - perfect for flavour development and retaining acid levels.

 

Juice was fermented at moderate temperatures (14-16 degrees Celcius) using a combination of classic Sauvignon Blanc yeasts. This ensured distinct varietal definition and fruit purity, and a textural palate. After fermentation the wine was left to mature in tank on light lees to ensure texture and complexity, before being racked, blended and filtered inpreparation for bottling.

 

Please refer to Tasting Notes for technical specifications as these will vary from vintage to vintage.

Enjoy chilled with an Italian chopped salad or a creamy vegan lemon asparagus pasta.

Download 2022 Tasting Note

"Citrus aromas with herbal and green fruit on the palate. Well-made and enjoyable." -International Wine & Spirit Competition, 2021 Vintage.

 

"New Zealand sauvignon blanc’s flagship freshness. I was really impressed with the Ara’s balance between its high acidity – the source of that searing freshness – and its concentrated guava, passionfruit, and lemon curd flavours. There’s a surprising richness to its texture too." - Peter Ranscombe, 2020 Vintage.

 

"Fabulously fruited and intensely aromatic, the bouquet shows lime peel, green rockmelon, white currant and subtle musky characters. The palate delivers excellent concentration and power, wonderfully supported by fine texture and bright acidity, finishing impressively long and attractive." - Wine Orbit, 2019 Vintage.