MARLBOROUGH  Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc  2024  Winemakers comments:  Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc always combines the best of both  sub-regions for a consistently classic Marlborough style. Initially, the cool  climate Awatere aromas jump out of the glass, displaying lime, lemongrass,  and fresh herbs. In contrast, the warmer Wairau Valley vineyards produce  heady aromatics reminiscent of grapefruit and tropical fruit flavours. The wine  is focused, with a lip-smacking acidity that leads to a long and lingering finish. Serving Suggestions:  A perfect aperitif wine, serve chilled on warm summer days. Fresh herbal  flavours match well with most salads, whereas the riper tropical flavours  match well with any fish or chicken recipes.  Vintage and Vineculture: Low rainfall over winter and cooler weather at flowering resulted in reduced  crop yield for the 2024 harvest. The growing season progressed with  Marlborough's classic dry conditions, warm days and cool nights. The idyllic  weather and low crops produced pristine grapes with concentrated flavours  and fresh acidity.   Winemaking:  Cool temperatures enhance and protect aromatics and natural acidity.  Selected aromatic yeasts are chosen to emphasis tropical notes from  Wairau valley and herbal notes from Awatere valley. Wines are bottled in  their youth to capture freshness.  Technical details:  VARIETIES: 100% Sauvignon Blanc  ALCOHOL: 12.5%  TOTAL ACIDITY: 7.3g/l  PH: 3.2  RESIDUAL SUGAR: 3.9g/L