Giesen Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Crisp and refreshing, expect vibrant tropical and citrus flavours and freshly cut herbs from this generous Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.

Great wines are the ones we remember from fun experiences with family and friends, that’s why we created Giesen Estate. Our Estate wines showcase distinctive regional varieties which are generous, smooth, relaxing and most of all taste great.

These wines are sold in over 40 markets around the globe and are our flagship wines. Over the last four decades, it has made the Giesen name synonymous with wines that overdeliver on value and uncompromised quality.

Fruit is chosen from these two renowned Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc regions to create a delicious, expressive wine. Fruit from the Wairau Valley brings bright tropical fruit underlined by acidity. Awatere Valley fruit provides richness and depth with notes of herb and a dry finish.

Dry weather during the harvest period meant the fruit was picked at optimal ripeness, enabling the varietal characteristics to shine through.

Favourable weather conditions ensured a successful growing season in Marlborough. Throughout the season, rainfall reached 95% of the long- term average ensuring good water supply. With variable weather conditions, this gave low to moderate yields across Marlborough’s sub-regions which resulted in looser bunches and ensured quality fruit. Sauvignon Blanc fruit benefited from the cooler evenings, resulting in slow flavour accumulation and vibrant natural acidity.

Winemaking aimed to emphasise the vineyards and amplify our wonderful fruit. Following a gentle pressing, we started with carefully selected yeasts added to the juice to start fermentation. These yeasts were chosen to help build texture, weight and aromatics. Parcels of fruit were batch fermented with fermentation stopped when the perfect balance of natural sweetness and classic Marlborough acidity was achieved.

Stainless steel.