BabichMarlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Product code: 17952
£15.40 inc VAT
New Zealand
White Wine from
Marlborough, New Zealand
Country
Country: New Zealand
Region
Region: Marlborough
Type
Type: White Wine
Winery
Winery: Babich
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Adam Hazeldine
Grape
Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
Grape: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
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Country
Country: New Zealand
Region
Region: Marlborough
Type
Type: White Wine
Winery
Winery: Babich
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Adam Hazeldine
Grape
Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
Grape: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

Product Notes

Babich Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is a classic example of this varietal that is known to thrive in the cool climate of New Zealand’s South Island. The wine exhibits a pale yellow color, and the aroma is abundant in tropical fruit flavors with underlying notes of herbs. It is a refreshing and crisp wine bursting with citrus notes, passion fruit, and gooseberry that culminate in a clean finish. The palate is lively, showcasing a pleasing balance of acidity and sweetness. This wine pairs well with seafood, poultry, and salads. Overall, it is a well-balanced and flavorful Sauvignon Blanc that offers exceptional value at an affordable price.

About the Winery

Babich

Babich is one of the most reputed wine names of New Zealand, because it is the oldest brand in the country. Its history dates back to 1912, when Joseph Babich understood the potential of the Marlborough region, considered as one of the premium wine-growing regions in the world today.

Currently, Babich grows grapes on some of the top-notch sites of New Zealand, like the ones below:

Henderson Valley Vineyard in Auckland

It was in 1919 that Joseph Babich understood that this lovely site, situated at the foothills of the Waitakere Mountain Range, would go on to become the prime vineyard of his wine brand. Babich’s headquarters is located here, and this vineyard’s area covers 10 hectares currently. Pinotage, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are the main varietals grown here.

Hawke’s Bay Vineyards

Hawke’s Bay is a famous wine-growing region in New Zealand. It supplies fruits for some of the best wines that were ever created from this region. Babich owns 78 hectares of vineyards in this region. These hectares are distributed across the following vineyards in Hawke’s Bay:

  • Fernhill Vineyards – 16.6hectares; Chardonnay, Viognier and Sauvignon Blanc
  • St. John Vineyards – 9.7 hectares; Malbec, Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Franc
  • Omahu Vineyards – 6 hectares; Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah
  • Irongate Vineyards – 36.8 hectares; Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Chardonnay and Gewurztraminer
  • Highway 50 Vineyards – 9.9 hectares; Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah

Marlborough

Babich owns these vineyards in this exotic wine-growing region:

  • Wakefield Downs Vineyard – 42.5 hectares; Sauvignon Blanc
  • Tetley Brook Vineyards – 64.2hectares; Sauvignon Blanc
  • Pennarth Farm Vineyard – 79.1 hectares; Sauvignon Blanc
  • Headwaters Vineyard – 59.8 hectares; Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Gruner Veltliner and Albarino
  • Selmes Road Vineyard – 25.6hectares; Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris
  • Cowslip Valley Vineyards – 115.9hectares; Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling and Pinot Noir
  • Echelon Vineyards – 93.8hectares; Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir

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