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Blind River SB 2023 – Global Fine Wine Challenge 2023 Runner Up Double Gold
GFWC Medal 2021 RUDG

Blind River
Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Experience the vibrant and lively Blind River Sauvignon Blanc 2023, a wine that really speaks of its place. This site gives us a complex array of aromas and flavours. The nose shows passionfruit, tropical fruits, and the distinctly Awatere Valley notes of red bell pepper and jalapeno. The palate is crisp, dry, and lively with a touch of salinity and a distinctive chalky texture. Delicious, succulent, and full of flavour! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to try this exceptional wine.

Our Blind River Sauvignon Blanc 2023 received the Runner-Up Double Gold Medal in the Global Fine Wine Challenge 2023.

$27.00

Blind River
Sauvignon Blanc 2023

This is a wine that really speaks of its place. This site gives us a complex array of aromas and flavours. The nose shows passionfruit, tropical fruits, and the distinctly Awatere Valley notes of red bell pepper and jalapeno. The palate is crisp, dry, and lively with a touch of salinity and a distinctive chalky texture. Delicious, succulent, and full of flavour! Each sip is a delicious and succulent explosion of flavor that will leave you wanting more. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to try this exceptional wine.
Tasting Notes: Blind River
Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Vineyards and viticulture

This is a single vineyard wine from the Awatere Valley, with its own unique microclimate nestled in by hills, and close to the ocean breeze. The vineyard is broken into several select blocks and the grapes for this wine were predominantly from blocks 4 and 5 which are pruned three canes to ensure moderate yields. The 2023 vintage was very good with harvest in this vineyard starting in early April. The weather allowed us to pick this vineyard in several separate parcels as the different areas became ripe.

Winemaking

This vineyard has a unique character, and we keep the winemaking simple and transparent with the aim of letting the natural characters of the land shine. The grapes were picked with lots of passionfruit character and while the acidity was still bright and crisp. After gentle pressing, the juice was fermented in stainless steel tanks with selected yeast, except for about 4.3% which was fermented in old French barriques with wild yeast. Each block was fermented separately and then the blend components selected and blended with the barrique portion.

Food Pairing

Shellfish (especially oysters)! Or any seafood that is simply prepared with just a squeeze of lemon and hint of seasoning. Also delicious with spicy foods, goat’s cheese, salads, asparagus and other vegetables.

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Lawson’s Dry Hills is the closest winery to Blenheim town centre.

We welcome you to our cellar door seven days a week from 10am – 4.30pm. We are closed on public holidays and winter weekends from Easter until Labour Day. Although not essential, during our busy summer months (Oct – March) we do recommend booking your tasting, just give us a call or email to book in. 

Whilst we’re delighted you enjoy our wine, we recommend you do so in moderation. 

238 Alabama Road, Blenheim 7274, New Zealand
Licence no:  052/OFF/028/2022 – expires 03/07/2025
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Gold Medal & Trophy Winner

We’re delighted that our Reserve Chardonnay was awarded a Gold medal and the Marlborough Chardonnay Trophy at the recent 2023 International Wine Challenge (IWC).

Now in its 39th year, the IWC is accepted as the world’s most rigorous, impartial and influential annual wine competition.

Well done team!