Sauvignon Blanc
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Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 3 years of vintage release to fully appreciate its fresh, vibrant fruit characteristics.
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Fresh oysters, goat cheese salad, or steamed green-lipped mussels.
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Yealands is synonymous with pioneering sustainability in New Zealand's famous Marlborough region, specifically within the rugged, wind-swept Awatere Valley. Founded by the visionary Peter Yealands in 2008, the estate is celebrated for its carbon-neutral footprint and innovative vineyard management, which famously includes utilizing miniature Babydoll sheep to graze between the vines instead of tractors. The harsh coastal winds and cool climate of the Awatere force the Sauvignon Blanc vines to struggle, resulting in smaller berries with thick skins and highly concentrated flavors. This 100% Sauvignon Blanc is fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel to preserve its intense aromatic profile. The resulting wine is a classic, vibrant expression of its unique terroir, characterized by notes of passionfruit, fresh-cut grass, mineral acidity, and a distinctive herbaceous lift.
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Established on the auspicious date of August 8, 2008, by visionary founder Peter Yealands, Yealands Estate is located in the rugged, wind-swept Awatere Valley of Marlborough, New Zealand. Renowned as a pioneer in sustainable winemaking, the estate was certified carbon neutral from its very inception, utilizing solar power, wind turbines, and babydoll sheep for natural vineyard maintenance. The coastal terroir of the Seaview Vineyard, characterized by dramatic cliffs and cool ocean breezes, imparts a distinctive mineral intensity and vibrant acidity to their wines. Yealands is globally celebrated for its expressive, award-winning Sauvignon Blanc, which beautifully captures the pure, intense fruit profiles of this unique maritime environment.