Auntsfield, Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough NZ

COUNTRY

New Zealand

REGION

Marlborough (North-East of South Island)

GRAPE VARIETY

Sauvignon Blanc 100%

Auntsfield continues the proud heritage of Marlborough’s first vineyard and winery established in 1873. This Single Block wine display qualities distinctive to grapes grown within a defined area at Auntsfield Estate. Consistent quality and character over many vintages has separated these Single Blocks out as producing their Reserve Wines. South Oaks Barrel Fermented Sauvignon Blanc is sellected from a small 2 hectare block situated at the very southern elevated corner of the vineyard next to some old Oak trees. It has a unique free draining soil made up of crushed Greywacke rock that has fallen from the steep hill behind. Auntsfield Estate was founded in 1873, making it the oldest vineyard in Marlborough, all thanks to the vision of a gentleman called David Herd. At a time when everyone else was thinking ‘sheep’ he looked at the landscape and thought ‘wine’. Auntsfield is now in the safe hands of the Cowley family, where Luc is the winemaker and his brother Ben is the viticulturist. Keeping true to the past they have uncovered David Herd’s original cellar – the very first of its kind – which is proudly displayed on their labels.