Huia - Sauvignon Blanc 2024 750ml

Huia Sauvignon Blanc 2024 offers a refined and textural expression of Marlborough, showcasing the spectacular quality of a low-yield vintage. From a season marked by drought-like conditions, the resulting grapes were smaller but possessed remarkable concentration and character. Huia, a small-scale artisan producer, harnesses this intensity through thoughtful, organic winemaking that sets their wines apart from the crowd.

This is a Sauvignon Blanc with uncommon depth and complexity. The winemaking process is unhurried, beginning with a native yeast starter and a long, slow fermentation. A small portion is fermented in neutral oak, a crucial step that builds a rich, silky texture without adding oaky flavor. The nose is an inviting bouquet of cape gooseberry, passionflower, and lemon curd, with intriguing hints of croissant and river stone minerality. On the palate, it is vibrant and layered, balancing classic notes of granny smith apple and grapefruit zest with more complex flavors of grilled lime and fresh cashew. It concludes with a long, textured finish, showcasing a different, more profound side of Marlborough.