€24.00
The Babich family hails from Croatia and first bought land in New Zealand in 1916. The winery is now in its third generation. Fruit for this wine comes from a variety of its estate-owned vineyards which are sustainable or organic.
Most of the juice for this wine is fermented in stainless steel with a small percentage in old oak.Crafted with food in mind-weighty, ripe, tropical fruit, flavoured style, rich and rounded. Pair it with veal, seafood (oysters) or a chicken dish.
Tasting Notes from Pinto Wines |
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| Colour | Light yellow, with greenish reflections |
| Nose | Complex and rich bouquet, with notes of black currant, citrus fruits, white flowers, mint, gooseberry, pineapple and a touch of smoke |
| Palate | The palate reveals notes of mandarin, red apple and passion fruit, which then evolve towards lime and lemon; very fresh and lively; long finish |
Fact Sheet |
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| Size | 75 cl |
| Grape Variety | 100% Sauvignon Blanc |
| Alcohol % | 13.5% |
| Style | Crisp Dry White |
| Estate/Producer | Babich Estate |
| Country / Region | New Zealand / Marlborough Sub-Region: Wairau Valley |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Vinification | After the harvest, the grapes are de-stemmed and pressed into stainless steel tanks; the must is fermented at different temperatures, most of them in steel tanks and a small part in oak barrels |
| Cellaring/Ageing Potential | Ready to be enjoyed now |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
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