Giesen Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 75cl

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Every bottle carries our name and illustrates our vineyards and cedar door because we are product of the winemaking legacy we have created in Marlborough over three decades. Nothing gives us greater pleasure than enjoying these wines with family and friends therefore we invite you to do the same.

The Giesen Estate Sauvignon Blanc 20165 is a blend of 50 vineyards, spread across the length and breadth of Marlborough's Awatere and Wairau Valleys. The soils range from free draining alluvial/silt to clay loams. Having such a range of vineyards offers a wide selection of maturity parameters in terms of sugar and acid profile, but also a huge aroma and flavour spectrum. Our philosophy is to crop vines in balance with each site optimising the vines ability to ripen fruit evenly and consistently to produce wines that reflect the true terroir of each site. We feel this is true representation of the classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.

Winemaking
Machine harvested from 50 separate vineyards.
The fruit was destemmed, gently pressed then floated to remove solids. The juice was inoculated with a range of selected aromatic yeast strains. Fermentation took approximately three weeks in tank at 12 to 16°C.

Vintage conditions:
the 2014/15 vintage was low yielding, with cooler temperatures during the flowering period, reduced berry size and bunch weights. As is often the case with smaller berries, the flavours are more intense and concentrated. The warm dry conditions leading into harvest across Marlborough ensured the flavour, acidity and sugar levels of the grapes all benefited from the increased hang time. The fruit in each block was picked at optimum ripeness.

Nose
Kaffir lime, elderflower, herbaceous, crushed nettle, dried herb, jalapeño pepper.
Wine of Marlborough, New Zealand
Country of Origin
New Zealand

Suitable for vegetariansSuitable for vegetarians

Ingredients
Contains Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Allergen Information
Contains Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Allergy Information
Contains Sulphites.
Dietary Information
Suitable for Vegans
ABV (%)
12.5
Units
9.0
Grape Variety
Sauvignon Blanc
Tasting Notes
This marlborough sauvignon blanc is aromatically expressive and generously flavoured with freshly cut herbs, scrumptious tropical fruit with subtle notes of blackcurrant leaf
History
In 1981, three German brothers decided to travel to New Zealand with the aim of making wines that people around the world would enjoy. This excellent Sauvignon Blanc ticks all the archetypal Marlborough boxes, with lime and grapefruit flavours.
Regional Information
Long dry summer days and cool autumn nights maximise the accumulation of intense flavours and aromatics. Alongside the winemaking team, the Giesen brothers have created a wine with ripe lime, nettles, quince and grapefruit with a lovely depth of aroma. The palate has a juicy texture with wonderful freshness.
Current Vintage
2022
Vinification Details
As soon as the fruit arrives in the winery the fruit is de-stemmed and gently pressed. Specially selected yeasts are added to the juice to start fermentation which takes approximately three weeks at temperatures between 12 - 16 degrees Celsius.
Producer
Giesen Group Limited
Agent
Bibendum Off Trade
Winemaker
Andrew Blake
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16 March 2024 by 
Replacement for Ned \- it\x27s better

It's nice and has more flavour than the Ned. My wife asked me to order more....high praise.

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25 May 2023 by 
Very quaffable

Enjoy this wine. Light fruity notes, well balanced without being too acidic. Great for a summers evening in the garden.

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14 February 2022 by 
Too acidic for us

We didnt enjoy this wine as much as other Sauvignon Blancs available from Ocado. I agree with the review that compared it with a cheap pub wine. It was very acidic indeed and wasnt rounded enough for us.

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29 June 2021 by 
Could really taste the zest

Received this wine free to review and it didnt disappoint. I could really taste the zest flavours and almost a bit of spice. Was very welcome with our Saturday night takeaway. Would buy again.

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17 March 2021 by 
Didn’t enjoy

This was more reminiscent of a cheap pub wine and not something I’d associate with a typical Marlborough flavour. Purchased ‘Marlborough Ridge’ in the same shop which was priced similarly yet infinitely superior.

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10 February 2021 by 
Unlike typical Sauv

This was unlike the typical Sauvignon Blanc tropical fruit flavours but was rich, rounded and beautiful with our chicken Sunday lunch.

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