Wither Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Wither Hills
Label Name:
 
Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage:
 
2024
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Marlborough (Wairau Valley)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Retail and critic scores for recent releases: Wine. com user aggregate ~3. 9/5 (2023 listing); Ken's Wine Guide ~89–90; Wine Review Online 90. Widely praised for value and classic Marlborough character

Tasting Note
Bright citrus and tropical aromatics (lime, passionfruit, guava) with lemongrass and kaffir-lime leaf. Zippy, mouthwatering acidity, saline/mineral edge and a clean, dry finish with subtle stone-fruit notes.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, ceviche, grilled snapper, goat-cheese or feta salads, lemon-herb pasta. Asian: sashimi/sushi, Thai/ Vietnamese lime-chili prawn dishes, steamed fish with ginger and soy, green papaya salad.

Production Method
Hand- and machine-harvested parcels are cool-pressed and fermented at low temperatures, primarily in stainless steel with limited lees contact to preserve aromatics; bottled under screwcap.

Vineyard Info
Wither Hills, founded 1994 in Marlborough, produces sustainably farmed wines from Wairau Valley sites. Head winemaking by Matt Large, focusing on expressive, varietal-driven Sauvignon Blancs.