Rapaura Springs Reserve Malborough Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Type: White Wine
Grape(s): Sauvignon Blanc
Wine Region: Marlborough, New ZealandWinemaking: Sustainable, vegan
Tasting Notes: A pale straw color with greenish hues, a vibrant nose with aromas of tropical fruits like passion fruit and guava, along with citrus notes such as lime and grapefruit. There's a herbal, grassy undertone which is a characteristic of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. The taste profile is fresh and crisp, with intense fruit flavors mirroring the nose. Expect a zesty acidity that makes the wine lively and refreshing. Mineral finish, adding to the complexity.
The Estate: Rapaura Springs is a highly regarded winery from New Zealand. Located in the Wairau Valley (which gives a combination of cool climate, high sunshine hours, and free-draining soils), the winery takes its name from the local Rapaura Springs, which feed the vineyards with pure water. Adorning every label on every bottle of Rapaura Springs wine is a simple symbol – a circle of rocks that signify the pure spring in their home vineyard in the heart of Marlborough. The label and the name represent the intimate connection to the pristine waters that collect high in the Southern Alps and are gradually filtered beneath the region’s braided rivers, refreshing the deep underground aquifers that feed their vines. To care for the environment, they’ve invested in cutting-edge irrigation technology and a multi-million-dollar water purification process that sees them use around 40% less water than the national average. And by composting grape marc, planting cover crops, and grazing sheep, they reduce waste while replenishing the land, so they can sustain future vintages and continue to craft award-winning wines. Only stainless steel used for this wine.
Rapaura Springs is dedicated to sustainable viticulture practices. They emphasize environmental stewardship and aim to produce high-quality wines with minimal environmental impact.
Suggested food and wine pairing: Great with oily fish (mackerel, sardines, smoked salmon), fish and chips, asparagus and hollandaise sauce, Thai food (a green curry or a Thai chicken), Whitebait patties or crab cakes, creamy seafood chowder, garlic prawns, any goat cheese.
Country New Zealand
ALC. 13.5%
75cl
