Matua Marlborough Sauv Blanc (m) 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Matua
Label Name:
 
Marlborough Sauv Blanc (m)
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Marlborough
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Generally well-reviewed by retailers and reviewers as a reliable, fruit-forward Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Tasting Note
Vibrant, zesty citrus and tropical fruits (grapefruit, passionfruit) with gooseberry, fresh-cut grass and herbaceous blackcurrant-leaf notes; bright acidity, subtle mineral edge and a crisp, refreshing finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled white fish, oysters, citrus salads, goat cheese, light pasta, ceviche, sushi/sashimi, Vietnamese spring rolls, Thai green curry, herb-roasted chicken.

Production Method
Grapes sourced across Marlborough; cool-temperature fermentation in stainless steel, unoaked, batch-pressed to preserve aromatics; fermented with house yeasts and bottled under screwcap.

Vineyard Info
Matua, founded in 1974, pioneered NZ Sauvignon Blanc. Now a global brand sourcing grapes from Wairau and Awatere valleys in Marlborough; known for fruit-forward, value-driven wines.