2022 Sauvignon Blanc, Zephyr Wines
Marlborough, New Zealand
The Glover family were one of the first to plant grapes on their farm in Marlborough’s Dillon’s Point sub-region in 1988. Nineteen years later, led by eldest son Ben, the family launched Zephyr, a range of single vineyard wines from the farm. The name Zephyr means ‘a gentle breeze’. Inspired by the prevailing wind that moderates their vineyards.
A pale green colour, it is showing lime peel, blossom and snow peas on the nose. Lemongrass, melon, fennel seed and lime on the palate. This shows classic Dillon’s Point characteristics.
Delicious with scallops, summer salads, Thai food, prosciutto and soft goats cheeses.
Whats in the bottle
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Notable Awards
90/100 | James Suckling
A bright and tangy white with aromas of green apples, nettles, lemongrass and juniper berries. Some sea shells. Medium-bodied with sharp acidity and a refreshing, flinty finish. From organically grown grapes. Vegan.
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Ben Glover launched his Zephyr Wine brand into the UK in 2007. Zephyr wines are sourced from the 35 hectare, fourth-generation family farm situated in the sought-after Dillon’s Point region of Marlborough’s Wairau Valley. The name Zephyr, meaning ‘a gentle breeze’, is inspired by the prevailing wind that moderates the coastal family vineyard, and the Marlborough region.
Planted in 1985 alongside Marlborough’s Opaoa River, rows of Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, and Sauvignon Blanc thrive in fertile loam soils that provide Zephyr wines with lively single vineyard expression, elegant aromatics, poised depth of flavour, and excellent structural longevity.
10 years after launching Zephyr, Ben and his wife Susie have transitioned 21 hectares of the family vineyard to organic farming practices. By carrying the bio-bro certified organic logo they are continuing Zephyr’s journey to express the true flavours of the family farm, while emphasising on wine growing through soil health, biodiversity, regenerative farming, and, ultimately, mindful consumption. Never still, always on the go, always innovating and planning their next move on the farm, and always with family.
Vintage
2022
Types
White Wine
Size
750ml
Country
New Zealand
Grape
Sauvignon Blanc
Alcohol by Volume
13%
Region
Marlborough
Producer
Zephyr Wines
2022 Sauvignon Blanc, Zephyr Wines
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