Sauvignon Blanc Rose
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh seafood platters, goat cheese salads, and light summer pasta dishes.
✨ Technical Specifications
A modern and playful twist on Marlborough's signature style, the Southbank Estate Sauvignon Blanc Ros e marries the vibrant, tropical energy of classic Sauvignon Blanc with a delicate blush of red fruit character. Sourced from the sun-drenched, stony soils of Marlborough's Wairau and Awatere Valleys, this style is typically crafted by blending a dominant portion of crisp Sauvignon Blanc with a small splash of Pinot Noir. This technique imparts a beautiful pale pink hue and introduces subtle notes of wild strawberry and raspberry to the wine's classic passionfruit and fresh herb profile. It represents the innovative spirit of New Zealand winemakers, who constantly push boundaries to create refreshing, terroir-driven expressions that capture the cool maritime climate of the South Island.
🍾 About the Producer
Southbank Estate is a contemporary New Zealand wine label curated under the Foley Family Wines portfolio, crafted to showcase the vibrant and expressive character of the country's celebrated terroirs. Sourcing primarily from the sun-drenched, cool-climate river valleys of Marlborough as well as Hawke's Bay, the estate emphasizes clean, fruit-forward expressions balanced with lively natural acidity. Through modern, precision-oriented vinification, the winemaking team focuses on aromatic intensity, purity, and crisp refreshment. The brand is renowned for its benchmark Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, dynamic Sauvignon Blanc Rosé, and approachable Chardonnay, each capturing the hallmark freshness of New Zealand winemaking.
🍇 Grape Varieties
100% Pinot Noir