Description
At Fairbourne Estate we choose to commit to varietal specialisation and sustainably managed vines to grow consistent, site specific premium Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. This comes from our history of working with and acknowledging the potential of this popular variety when grown on low fertility sites. Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is what we know and where our passion lies. We make an elegant, terroir inspired world class wine for evolved and sophisticated wine lovers. Thus we have became known as New Zealand’s only specialist, artisan producer of premium Sauvignon Blanc.
Fairbourne Sauvignon Blanc is unique and terroir inspired. It is carefully blended, including a small portion barrel fermented in new French oak, this creates a silky entry, which generously ascends across the palate with a supple texture and dry finish. We think it’s just the ticket for every summer occasion.
Fairbourne Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Fairbourne Tasting Note
A premium, elegant and hand-picked Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Supple across the palate with a generous mouth-feel, the vibrant and expressive fruit flavours lead to a smooth dry finish. Fairbourne is terroir inspired from a single hillside vineyard. Enjoy now or allow the complex layers to mature gracefully.
Winemaker Tasting Note
Sarah Inkersell – Sarah’s been winemaking in New Zealand for over 20 years, it’s in her blood and there’s no sign of any ullage yet. Specialising in premium Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, Sarah has a reputation for making wines described as stunning and elegant with great finesse. It’s no wonder her wines are award winning, world class wines.
Therealreview Tasting Note
Bob Campbell- This no-expense-spared Sauvignon was made from hand-harvested hillside grown grapes with a small portion fermented in new French oak. Pure, taut wine with grapefruit, mineral, and subtle gooseberry flavours. A restrained, classy style that demonstrates its underlying power with a very lengthy finish. Quite concentrated flavours – long and linear. Score: 95, JUN 09, 2015
Award
Bob Campbell 95 / 5★
Wine Orbit 94 / 5★
Raymond Chan 18.5 / 5★
Michael Cooper 5★
