Flight Song Sauvignon Blanc
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed fresh, within 1 to 2 years of the vintage release, to fully appreciate its vibrant aromatics and crisp acidity.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh green salads with goat cheese, grilled white fish with citrus dressing, or raw oysters.
✨ Technical Specifications
Brancott Estate holds a legendary place in New Zealand wine history as the pioneer that first planted Sauvignon Blanc in Marlborough in 1973, forever transforming the global wine landscape. The 'Flight Song' Sauvignon Blanc represents an innovative chapter in this heritage, crafted to be naturally lighter in alcohol and calories. By harvesting the grapes slightly earlier in the season when sugar levels are naturally lower, the winemakers capture the vibrant, signature Marlborough character without sacrificing flavor. The wine showcases the classic terroir of the Wairau Valley, defined by stony, free-draining soils and a cool maritime climate with high sunshine hours. This produces a bright, aromatic profile filled with notes of pink grapefruit, passionfruit, and fresh-cut herbs, supported by a crisp, lively 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.
🍇 Grape Varieties
100% Sauvignon Blanc