Te Whare Ra, TWR Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand 2022

Fruit from 1979-planted vines in Wairau supplements the majority from cooler Awatere, with 10% of the blend fermented and lees aged in for about nine months in large old oak barrels. Weighty yet vibrant with a textured palate of nutty pear and ripe guava alongside greener elderflower and tomato leaf notes. Mouthwatering acidity and a long citrus finish really refreshes.