Giesen Uncharted Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Aromas of tropical fruit flavours- passionfruit, fresh pineapple and guava, subtle notes of tomato leaf and crushed oyster shell. The palate offers striking orchard fruit flavours - peach, granny smith apple and fresh cut nectarines, following lively citrus notes. The wine finishes long with a crystalline expression of fresh fruit

Discover a place between the snow and the sea. Where mountain ranges give way to rivers, and sunshine reigns supreme. Where the three Giesen Brothers discovered an affinity for the finest Marlborough wines, and where we craft our tribute to this beautiful, untameable region.

Parcels are hand selected from heavy soil vineyards in the Awatere Valley, a premium sub-region in Marlborough. Awatere Valley is slightly cooler, drier, windier with higher elevation and is known for great minerality and texture.

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

"Favourable weather conditions ensured a successful growing season in Marlborough. Throughout the growing season, rainfall reached 95% of the long-term average ensuring consistent water supply reducing water stress amongst vines. Variable temperatures during flowering meant low to moderate yields across Marlborough’s sub-regions resulting in looser bunches and ensured quality fruit. Dry weather during the harvest period allowed the fruit to be picked at optimal ripeness, enabling the varietal characteristics to shine through. Sauvignon Blanc fruit benefited from the cooler evenings, resulting in slow flavour accumulation and vibrant natural acidity"

To create a Sauvignon Blanc with intense flavour and texture, our winemakers gently press off the must prior to cold settling. Cool fermentation using selected yeasts captured aromatics and flavour. Time on fine lees allowed the wine to build further complexity prior to bottling.