{"product_id":"2024-whitehaven-greg-sauvignon-blanc","title":"2024 Whitehaven Greg Sauvignon Blanc","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour \/ Appearance: \u003c\/strong\u003eBright, with pale lemon green hues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet: \u003c\/strong\u003eOur 2024 Greg Sauvignon Blanc displays distinctive Awatere Valley sub-regional characteristics of fresh nettle, hints of green capsicum and citrus notes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003ePunchy, weighty and fleshy, showing excellent delicacy, purity and generosity from a ripe year in the Awatere valley. Mouth-filling lime and gooseberry dominate with and a fresh ripe herbaceous undercurrent. Finely textured, fully dry, the wine finishes with a lingering saline and mineral streak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Garamond',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-NZ; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003eWe recommend drinking our Greg Sauvignon Blanc while it is young and fresh, but the wine can develop nicely beyond five years if carefully cellared. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Match:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003eA perfect accompaniment to fresh seafood, summer salads, grilled herbed chicken, and creamy goats cheese.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServe: \u003c\/strong\u003eLightly chilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ‘Greg’ range is dedicated to the memory of our founder Greg White, 1952-2007.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWINE ANALYSIS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 13.5\u003cbr\u003eResidual Sugar: 2.05 g\/L\u003cbr\u003eTitratable Acidity: 7.4 g\/L\u003cbr\u003epH: 3.32\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"64\" width=\"64\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/SWNZ_Logo_4512a1df-c800-4dd1-9b30-8c36a59e3e14_480x480.jpg?v=1661821978\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"49\" width=\"74\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/AMW-logo_513e0ff4-7a04-4465-a40a-3006c4ced97d_480x480.jpg?v=1661905574\"\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"Vegan Friendly Wine\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/Vegan_icon_final_-_green_50x50.png?v=1568074935\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[[\/Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[[Details]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVITICULTURE \u0026amp; VINIFICATION\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date: \u003c\/strong\u003e17th – 18th March 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Sauvignon Blanc, MS clone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Growers: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Peter family, Alton Downs Vineyard, Awatere Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eUnlike the previous two years, the growing season leading into the 2024 vintage began after a dry winter, with the soil water balance in deficit. Fewer inflorescences generally and then a protracted flowering window in November and December, resulted in poor fruit set and fewer berries per bunch than the average in most areas. Dry conditions persisted for the duration of the growing season, minimising disease threats and resulting in clean fruit at harvest. A spell of warm weather through late December and January, in combination with the lighter crop, resulted in a rapid physiological advancement against the long-term average.  This trend continued until the start of harvest in early March. Fortuitously, the headwaters of the Wairau and Awatere River systems received enough rain to keep irrigation schemes open through the season and into harvest, at which point a return to cool, crisp days became the norm. Fruit was harvested at more elevated sugar levels than the previous two seasons. Peak intake for th\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ee winery was from the 13\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eth March through to the 29th March. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Growing: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003eWe are proud to source the fruit for this wine from a single vineyard in the Awatere valley, a legacy that has continued for many years. Vines are cane pruned on a vertical shoot positioned trellis. Shoot thinning, leaf plucking, and trimming are used to achieve balanced vines, a healthy canopy and clean fruit.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruit from Alton Downs Vineyard was machine harvested in the cool morning conditions and pressed immediately with minimal skin contact. After cold settling, the clear juice was fermented in stainless steel tanks at 12°C - 16°C with selected yeast strains to preserve pure sub regional characters and varietal flavours. Wine sat on light yeast lees in tank for up to 6 months. The wine has been heat and cold stabilised, and sterile filtered, prior to bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[[\/Details]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[[Accolades]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The youthful 2024 vintage, grown in the Alton Downs Vineyard, is a vibrant, well-ripened expression of the Awatere Valley.  Bright, light lemon\/green, it is mouthfilling, vigorous and dry (2.1 grams\/litre of residual sugar), with mouth-watering acidity and penetrating peach, passionfruit, lime and green capsicum flavours, showing excellent delicacy, poise and length.  Best drinking mid-2026+.\"\u003cstrong\u003e 5 Stars, Michael Cooper ONZM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"Very perfumed and floral with chalk over fresh limes, citrus blossoms and a touch of white currants. Medium-bodied, fleshy and mouth-filling with juicy citrus fruit at the core. Flavorful and very balanced. Vegan. Sustainable. Drink now. Screw cap.\" \u003cstrong\u003e91 points, James Suckling NZ Tasting 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruit is sourced from a single vineyard in the Awatere Valley. Fragrant with crushed limes, sea shell and blackcurrant leaf. A basis of tropical fruit but centred in citrus and minerality. There is subtle elderflower blossom and white pepper spice. This is everything one is looking for in memorable Marlborough sauvignon blanc, but manicured with supple acidity and with a powerful nature to the fruit. \u003cstrong\u003eHalliday Wine Companion 2026, 93 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[[\/Accolades]]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whitehaven Wines Company Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":43170247147635,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Case (6 Bottles)","offer_id":43170247180403,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/Whitehaven_-_Greg_-_Sauvignon_Blanc_2024_webiste.png?v=1751510451","url":"https:\/\/whitehaven.co.nz\/products\/2024-whitehaven-greg-sauvignon-blanc","provider":"Whitehaven Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}