Wither Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Wither Hills
Label Name:
 
Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Marlborough (Wairau Valley)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine. com Tasting Panel: 91; Ken's Wine Guide: 90

Tasting Note
Zesty gooseberry, passionfruit and lime with crunchy green herb notes, stony/mineral undertones and a dry, chalky finish. Bright, textural acidity and medium body deliver a refreshing, distinctly Marlborough profile.

Food Pairing
Western: fresh oysters, mussels, ceviche, grilled prawns, goat cheese salad, grilled white fish. Asian: sushi/sashimi, Vietnamese seafood salad, Thai-style lime and herb seafood, light Chinese steamed fish.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested fruit, cool fermentation (stainless steel) with short lees contact for texture; minimal or no new oak to preserve vibrant varietal aromatics.

Vineyard Info
Wither Hills, established 1994, is a Marlborough family-owned winery with vineyards across the Wairau Valley. Certified Sustainable Winegrowing NZ; head winemaker Matt Large oversees core and single‑vineyard ranges.