Waimea Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2022

This 2022 Sauvignon Blanc is made from grapes grown in two select Waimea Plains vineyards. Seven parcels were fermented with select aromatic yeast strains before maturation on lees. With notes of ripe passionfruit, lime, snow pea and lemon verbena, this wine is vibrant and crisp with a long, elegant finish.

TASTING NOTES

Ripe passionfruit, lime, snow pea and lemon verbena aromas. Vibrant crisp entry on the palate balanced with ripe passionfruit, melon and guava, before revealing a long elegant finish

VINEYARD & WINE MAKING

Gently pressed from two premium vineyards to create 7 unique parcels, retaining only freerun and light pressings juice fractions. Each of these components were fermented cool with selected aromatic yeast strains to retain varietal intensity and character. Matured on light lees for a further 3 months and then racked prior to careful blending. 

AWARDS

2023 Mundus Vini - Silver

2023 DWWA - Silver - 91points

2022 DWWA - Silver, 92 points

2022 Cuisine - 4 stars

2022 Cuisine - 4 stars

2022 Mindfood (Cameron Douglas) - 93 points

2021 Cuisine - 4.5 stars (Top 12 - #8)

2021 The Drinks Business Global SAB Masters - Silver

2021 Wine Rater NZ - 90

2021 Mundus Vini Spring Tasting 2021- Gold medal

2021 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit - 94 points / 5 stars

2021 Cameron Douglas - 93 points

2021 The Wine Writer - 4.5 stars

2020 Royal Easter Show Wine Awards - Silver Medal

2020 Mundus Vini Spring Tasting 2020 - Silver medal

2020 The Real Review - Silver medal

2020 New World Wine Awards - Silver

2020 Michael Cooper's Buyers Guide - 4 Stars

2020 NZ Aromatic Wine Competition - Silver Medal

2020 Vuoden Viinit - Gold Medal #1

2020Concours Mondial de Sauvignon - Gold Medal

2020 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit - 5 Stars

2020 Cuisine - 5 Stars - Top 12 #3

2019 China Wine & Spirits Awards - Silver Medal

2019 IWC - Silver Medal / 92 Points

2019 Michael Cooper's Buyer's Guide 2020 - 4 Stars

2019 Wine Orbit - Sam Kim - 5 stars, 94 points

2019 Sydney International Wine Competition - Gold Medal