Heaphy Sauvignon Blanc 2023

In the north-west corner of New Zealand’s South Island,  is the Nelson Tasman region.  The Heaphy winery is situated high above Tasman Bay on the Moutere.  There are 10 hectares,  first planted in 1973 in Moutere’s signature clay soil.  The vines are amongst the very oldest productive vineyards in New Zealand.

The fruit was cold-pressed to tank for fermentation, settled and racked, allowed to rest on fine lees for 8 months prior to slight filtration and bottling.

There is a maritime, leafy nose leading into juicy, green and red apple fruit, a hint of gooseberry and crisp citrus finish.  Very racy and a perfect match for shellfish.