Pyramid Valley, Weaver Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 2021

Weaver Sauvignon Blanc, Pastures Collection 2021

Pyramid Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand

Grape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc

Alcohol: 14% ABV

The Story

The Pastures Collection is Pyramid Valley view of the three great South Island appellations of New Zealand - North Canterbury, Central Otago and Marlborough. The collection includes a Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from North Canterbury and a Pinot Noir from Central Otago, somewhat like the village wines of Burgundy. And, like Burgundy and the Loire, Pyramid Valley celebrate single vineyard and small block parcels named after the heritage of the vineyard, culture and people.

Vineyard & Winemaking

Selectively hand-picked fruit from Sam and Mandy Weaver’s hillside, biodynamic, Churton Vineyard that sits at 200m above sea level between the Waihopai and Omaka Valleys. A parcel from the north east facing slope on loess above a clay subsoil.

Hand sorted and whole bunch pressed into a concrete Tulipe. Fermented with the indigenous yeast from the fruit and winery and left on lees for 8 months and then racked to old puncheon on light lees for a further 10 months. Bottled iunfined and unfiltered.

Tasting Notes:

Slight hazy, unfiltered appearance with green/lemon hues. Complex, ripe exotic fruits with subtle grassy aromas typical of the variety. The palate is full of concentrated ripe fruits with beautiful texture and drive. A wine that shows the potential of what Sauvignon Blanc can be. This wine should age gracefully over the next 5-10 years. Match with fresh fish and a vibrant salad.

Cellaring & Service

Drink: 2022-2030 

Serving Temperature: 12–14°C

Allergens: This wine contains sulphites