GIESEN ESTATE Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024 (1x75cl)

Giesen Estate stands as a foundational pillar in the Marlborough wine landscape, having been among the early pioneers to recognise the region's exceptional potential for Sauvignon Blanc. Established by the Giesen brothers, their commitment to quality and understanding of the unique terroir has cemented their reputation as a benchmark producer.

The Marlborough region, particularly its Wairau Valley sub-region, is globally celebrated for its distinctive Sauvignon Blanc expressions. Characterised by a cool maritime climate, abundant sunshine, and ancient glacial riverbed soils, these conditions foster a prolonged ripening period. This allows the Sauvignon Blanc grapes to develop their signature aromatic intensity while retaining a vibrant, crisp acidity.

The 2024 vintage of Giesen Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is crafted to exemplify this regional typicity. The winemaking philosophy prioritises the preservation of primary fruit characteristics, typically involving cool fermentation in stainless steel tanks. This approach ensures the wine captures the varietal's inherent freshness and aromatic purity, delivering a quintessential Marlborough experience.

Tasting notes

The 2024 Giesen Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc presents a brilliant, pale straw hue. The nose is immediately expressive, offering an intense aromatic spectrum of ripe passionfruit, zesty lime, and green apple, underpinned by classic herbaceous notes of fresh cut grass and a subtle hint of nettle. On the palate, it is remarkably vibrant and crisp, with a lively acidity that carries flavours of tropical fruit, grapefruit, and a distinct mineral linearity. The finish is clean, refreshing, and persistent, showcasing the varietal's quintessential Marlborough character.