Tinpot Hut, Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Product Information
Country New Zealand
Region Marlborough
Grape Variety Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage 2023
ABV 13%
Discover the vibrant character of Tinpot Hut Sauvignon Blanc 2023, a premium Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc wine crafted with grapes sourced from the Blind River in the Awatere Valley and the coastal Lower Wairau sub-region of New Zealand.
At just a mile from the Pacific Ocean, the Blind River vineyard benefits from cool afternoon sea breezes and loamy clay soils, enhancing the wine’s minerality and structure. In contrast, the Lower Wairau’s fertile silt loam soils contribute lush tropical fruit notes and aromatic intensity.
The 2023 vintage was shaped by La Niña weather conditions, resulting in vibrant, balanced fruit with complex aromas. Meticulous vineyard management ensured optimal ripeness and flavour development.
Hand-harvested at night to retain freshness, the grapes were gently pressed and fermented in stainless steel at cool temperatures, preserving the varietal’s signature aromatics.
Tasting Notes
This New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc 2023 reveals a bouquet of blackcurrant leaf, fresh thyme, and subtle flinty minerality. On the palate, enjoy a vibrant fusion of passion fruit, ripe melon, and zesty citrus, balanced by refreshing acidity and a long, elegant finish.
The Tinpot Hut story began in 2003 when winemaker Fiona Turner and her husband Hamish established their own 20-hectare vineyard in Marlborough’s emerging sub-region of Blind River. Fiona named the project after a historic Marlborough mustering hut, the ‘Tinpot Hut,’ linking the area’s sheep farming past with its current state as one of the world’s most dynamic wine regions. Fruit for the Tinpot Hut wines is sourced from Fiona’s ‘Home Block,’ supplemented by grapes from carefully selected vineyards. Fiona is assisted by Matt Thomson (of Blank Canvas), a friend and colleague with whom she has worked for many years.
