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Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
Alcohol: 13% abv
Type: Dry White
Vintage: 2023
Format: 75cl
Sub-Region: Wairau Valley
Region: Marlborough
Country: New Zealan
This wine is a vibrant white wine that showcases the distinctive character of Marlborough’s cool maritime climate. The vineyards benefit from long sunny days, cool nights, and ocean influences that allow the grapes to ripen slowly while preserving their natural acidity and aromatic intensity. These conditions help produce Sauvignon Blanc wines that are fresh, expressive, and highly aromatic.
In appearance, the wine shows a pale straw color with green reflections, reflecting its freshness and youthful style. On the nose, the wine presents intense and lively aromas, with notes of tropical fruits such as passion fruit and pineapple, alongside citrus characters like lime and grapefruit. Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is also known for its distinctive herbal and green notes, often showing hints of fresh-cut grass, gooseberry, or capsicum.
On the palate, the Landmark Sauvignon Blanc is crisp, refreshing, and well balanced, with bright acidity and concentrated fruit flavors. The palate combines citrus and tropical fruit notes with subtle herbaceous and mineral nuances. The finish is clean, vibrant, and persistent, making it a classic example of the fresh, aromatic Sauvignon Blanc style for which Marlborough is internationally renowned.
The Marlborough wine region, located at the northeastern tip of New Zealand’s South Island, is the country’s largest and most famous wine-producing area. The region gained international recognition for its distinctive Sauvignon Blanc, which is known for its intense aromatics and vibrant acidity. Marlborough’s success in viticulture is largely due to its unique combination of climate, geography, and soils, which together create ideal conditions for growing high-quality grapes.
The climate in Marlborough is generally described as cool maritime, strongly influenced by the surrounding Pacific Ocean. The region experiences long sunshine hours, warm days, and cool nights, which create significant diurnal temperature variation. This temperature difference helps grapes ripen slowly while preserving natural acidity and developing complex aromas. Rainfall is relatively low compared to other parts of New Zealand, especially during the growing season, reducing disease pressure in the vineyards and allowing grapes to mature under clear, sunny conditions.
Another important climatic feature is the presence of cool sea breezes that flow inland from the Pacific Ocean and the nearby Marlborough Sounds. These breezes moderate summer temperatures and help prevent excessive heat, which contributes to the freshness and balance of the wines. At the same time, the region’s high level of sunshine promotes full flavor development in the grapes.
The terroir of Marlborough is also strongly influenced by its soils and landscape. Much of the region lies in broad river valleys formed by ancient glacial and river activity, particularly in areas such as the Wairau Valley and Awatere Valley. The soils are typically composed of gravel, stones, sand, and silt, often referred to as alluvial soils. These soils are well-drained and relatively low in fertility, which encourages vines to produce smaller yields and more concentrated fruit.
Ideal drinking temperature 10° Celsius.
