Winery Awatere RiverSauvignon Blanc
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, shellfish or goat cheese.
Taste structure of the Sauvignon Blanc from the Winery Awatere River
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Sauvignon Blanc of Winery Awatere River in the region of South Island is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Sauvignon Blanc of Winery Awatere River in the region of South Island often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, spices or citrus fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Sauvignon Blanc
Pairings that work perfectly with Sauvignon Blanc
Original food and wine pairings with Sauvignon Blanc
The Sauvignon Blanc of Winery Awatere River matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or goat cheese such as recipes of seafood risotto, quiche with bacon and gruyère cheese or cream of vegetable soup with goat cheese.
Details and technical informations about Winery Awatere River's Sauvignon Blanc.
Discover the grape variety: Malvasia Nera
Supple, aromatic reds with an intense ruby robe, smooth tannins and a charming palate, showing signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry), soft spices, balsamic notes (liquorice) and floral nuances. A fragrant profile adding suppleness to blends. A component of Salice Salentino DOC and Brindisi DOC in Puglia, also present in Tuscany. An Italian black variety of the Malvasia family, with no direct genetic link to white Malvasias.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Sauvignon Blanc from Winery Awatere River are 2013, 2019, 2017, 2015 and 2012.
Informations about the Winery Awatere River
The Winery Awatere River is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 10 wines for sale in the of Marlborough to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Marlborough
World reference for Sauvignon Blanc: aromatic, exuberant whites with signature notes of passion fruit, gooseberry, grapefruit and cut grass, sharp lively acidity and an iodised finish. King grape on 71% of the vineyard since 1972. Also fine, silky Pinot Noir (cherry, plum, spice), taut Chardonnay and lively Riesling. Traditional-method sparklers on the rise.
The wine region of South Island
New Zealand's southern island, cradle of the country's great wines. Sauvignon Blanc signature in Marlborough (~80% of national vineyard): explosive and tropical with grapefruit, passion fruit, boxwood, cut grass and mineral touch — global benchmark. Pinot Noir star in Central Otago (among the most southerly) and Waipara: airy with cherry, raspberry, undergrowth, thyme. Taut Riesling, precise Chardonnay, floral Pinot Gris.
The word of the wine: Rosé (champagne)
Unique rosé wine made by blending white wine with a small amount of red Champagne. It is however possible to vinify the must directly into rosé.
