WAIRAU VALLEY, MARLBOROUGH  Reserve Wairau Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2023  A classic expression of Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough's Wairau Valley.  Bursting with tropical fruit characters found in this warmer subregion, this wine  displays punchy aromas of passionfruit and blackcurrant. The palate has an  enticing and complex array of rich citrus fruits mixed with ripe herbs finishing  with fresh and juicy acidity.  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.   SUBREGIONS: Wairau Valley  SOILS: Mixture of deep silts, wind blown loess & clay  A selection of premium vineyards throughout the Wairau Valley, each  contributing their own unique attributes to create this complex and flavourful  wine.  VARIETIES: 100% Sauvignon Blanc  ALCOHOL: 12.5%  PH: 3.3  TOTAL ACIDITY: 7.9g/l  RESIDUAL SUGAR: 3.5g/l  FERMENTATION: Select aroma enhancing yeast strains, 100% stainless steel  fermentation at cool temperatures to promote fresh, vibrant fruit characters.  MATURATION: Carefully monitored for 3 months on yeast lees to build texture and palate weight.