MAHI SAUVIGNON BLANC

Brian Bicknell is widely regarded as one of Marlborough’s pioneering winemakers, and you could almost call him the godfather of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. With an impressive career that includes being head winemaker at the renowned Seresin Estate in Marlborough and Viña Errázuriz in Chile, along with winemaking experience in France and Hungary, Brian certainly knows a thing or two about making exceptional wine.

This Sauvignon Blanc is a brilliant example of his approach. Bursting with passionfruit, citrus zest, green apple and subtle stonefruit, it's beautifully balanced with a lovely creamy texture and savoury complexity. A portion of the wine undergoes wild fermentation and ageing in seasoned French oak, giving it extra weight and depth without overpowering the vibrant fruit.

This is Sauvignon Blanc with a bit more sophistication. Still wonderfully fresh and crisp, but with a richness, elegance and lingering finish that sets it apart from your everyday Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.

An absolute cracker and a great reminder of just how good this variety can be in the right hands.