100% Sauvignon Blanc from blocks in the upper, midi and lower areas of Marlborough's famed Awatere Valley. The cool, dry and windy climate in the Awatere Valley provides a longer and cooler growing season compared to other sub-regions of Marlborough. The vines grow in young, fertile river terraces that result in a distinctive mineral drive and fruit-forward flavours in the wine. Brought into the world by New Zealand's first Maori-owned company.

Machine harvesting the fruit at optimum ripeness. Once they arrive at the winery, the fruit goes through pressing into stainless steel tanks for cold settling. Gentle racking and inoculation with select yeasts chosen naturally to enhance the wine's aromatic and flavour profile. Fermentation at cool temperatures for 21 days. After fermentation, the wine settles on lees for a short period before racking again into stainless steel tanks for maturation. After blending, the resulting wine stabilises and goes through filtering without fining. 

Ageing potential: Drink until 2023