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2023 Awatere Sauvignon Blanc, Spoke Wine Republic
2023 Awatere Sauvignon Blanc, Spoke Wine Republic
2023 Awatere Sauvignon Blanc, Spoke Wine Republic
2023 Awatere Sauvignon Blanc, Spoke Wine Republic

2024 Awatere Sauvignon Blanc, Spoke

Marlborough, New Zealand

The Coastal Minimalist

The 2024 Awatere Sauvignon Blanc from Spoke Wines is a striking expression of coastal Marlborough, shaped by the cooler, wind-kissed climate of the Awatere Valley. Spoke is the visionary collaboration between Liam Steevenson MW and Marlborough winemaker Ben Glover, whose decades of experience in the region are channelled into site-focused, expressive wines that reflect both land and hand.

Refined, bright and beautifully focused, this cooler-climate Sauvignon Blanc opens with white peach, crisp apple and ripe pear, lifted by lime zest, kiwi fruit and delicate white blossom. Subtle notes of pea shoot, boxwood and fresh herbs give the wine its distinctive Awatere character, bringing savoury definition to the generous fruit.

The palate is lean, energetic and wonderfully precise, with lemon, lime and crunchy orchard fruit driven by mouth-watering acidity. There is enough texture to soften the edges, but the overall impression is one of purity, freshness and restraint. The finish is long, taut and gently mineral, making this a more composed alternative to the overtly tropical style of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.

For when: you want Marlborough freshness with a little more elegance and restraint.

Pairs with: oysters, grilled prawns, goat’s cheese, asparagus risotto, sushi or Thai green papaya salad.

The Awatere Valley is cooler, drier and windier than much of Marlborough, producing Sauvignon Blanc with naturally vivid acidity and a distinctive herbal, mineral character. These more demanding conditions create smaller crops and wines that favour citrus, orchard fruit and precision over extravagant tropical richness.

This is not your typical tropical-style Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. It is more restrained, more European in style.

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Spoke is a collaborative New Zealand wine project created in 2022 by Marlborough winemaker Ben Glover and British Master of Wine Liam Steevenson. Ben brings decades of experience working with Marlborough’s vineyards and aromatic varieties, while Liam contributes an international perspective shaped by tasting and making wine around the world.

The project explores individual sites across New Zealand, allowing differences in climate, soil and exposure to determine the personality of each wine. Its Awatere Sauvignon Blanc highlights the cooler, windswept southern side of Marlborough, while other bottlings explore alternative varieties, regions and approaches to winemaking.

Sustainability sits at the heart of Spoke. Vineyard work is carried out under Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand principles, while the cellar philosophy is described as “actively inactive”. Indigenous yeasts, gentle handling and minimal intervention are used to preserve the natural character of the fruit. Thoughtful packaging and an apprenticeship scheme supporting future generations extend that commitment beyond the vineyard.

The 2024 Awatere is made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc grown in the Awatere Valley. The season produced a relatively small, clean crop, with dry conditions and warm daytime temperatures concentrating flavour while the valley’s cool nights protected natural acidity.

The fruit was handled gently to preserve its delicate aromatics and freshness. Fermentation took place with indigenous yeasts, following Spoke’s minimal-intervention approach and allowing the vineyard rather than cellar technique to define the finished wine.

The wine was made without oak influence, retaining the purity of its citrus, orchard fruit and herbal flavours. Bottling under screwcap preserves its brightness and energetic character, although the wine has sufficient balance and structure to develop additional texture over the next few years.

Alcohol: 12.5%. Unoaked. Vegan and vegetarian. Screwcap closure. Recommended drinking window: 2026 to 2028.

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