Chosen Rows Sauvignon Blanc
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2027
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Pan-seared white fish with a lemon-herb butter sauce, classic French goat cheese tart, or herb-roasted chicken.
✨ Technical Specifications
Brancott Estate holds a legendary place in New Zealand wine history, having planted the very first Sauvignon Blanc vines in Marlborough in 1973, forever transforming the global wine landscape. 'Chosen Rows' represents the pinnacle of this pioneering spirit. It is a sophisticated, small-parcel cuvée crafted from hand-selected vines grown on the clay-rich soils of the Brancott Vineyard. Unlike the bright, tank-fermented styles that define the region, Chosen Rows undergoes wild yeast fermentation and extended maturation in seasoned French oak puncheons. This artisanal approach yields a complex, highly textured wine with layers of ripe stone fruit, subtle smoky oak, and a rich, creamy mouthfeel, while retaining Marlborough's signature vibrant acidity.
🍾 About the Producer
Originally established as Montana Wines in 1934 by Ivan Yukich and later renamed after its iconic home vineyard, Brancott Estate holds a legendary place in winemaking history as the pioneer that first planted Marlborough's Brancott Valley in 1973. This daring venture revolutionized New Zealand viticulture, leading to the 1979 release of the country's first Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and establishing a global benchmark for the variety. Now a cornerstone of Pernod Ricard Winemakers, the estate operates across premier terroirs spanning Marlborough, Hawke's Bay, and Gisborne with a philosophy rooted in innovation, precise canopy management, and sustainable viticulture. Brancott Estate is celebrated worldwide for its vibrant, aromatically intense Sauvignon Blancs alongside expressive, cool-climate Pinot Noir and finely structured Chardonnays, exemplified by premium tiers such as the Letter Series and the artisanal Chosen Rows.