Earthsong Dillon's Point Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022  £15.41

EARTHSONG DILLON'S POINT MARLBOROUGH SAUVIGNON BLANC

'We are drawn to the River. Where the Earth gives up its source, the mellifluous rumble, riffle, hiss and glide resonates and chimes. The plaintive cry of birds, where sound and light become one. It is Our Happy Place, somewhere we can zone out and tune in to Earthsong.'

Sourced from one, regeneratively farmed vineyard in the renowned Dillon’s Point area of the lower Wairau. The vineyard is not tilled, extensive cover crops are used and sheep are run in the vineyard over winter to provide nutrients. During the growing season, vines are shoot-thinned to provide ideal fruit exposure and ripeness. Proximity to the ocean provides nighttime cooling which helps to preserve the crisp acids and brininess.

Fruit is the star of the show here so winemaking is relatively simple. Machine harvested cool to preserve freshness. Fermented in tank and matured on fine lees in tank until bottling.  No oak is used.

Dillon’s Point is renowned for producing Sauvignon Blancs with tropical fruit notes and passion fruit to the fore. There are hints of blackcurrant and grapefruit too. The palate is rich, bright and zesty with a slight briny tang. This wine has a real intensity of fruit, with a lovely crisp, mineral finish.

Try with Sushi and sashimi, seafood-based steamed and fried dim sum.

Bob Campbell MW 93 Points

Rich, flavoursome sauvignon with passionfruit, cut grass, green capsicum and tomato leaf flavours. Weighty, complex wine with good mouth-feel and a lingering finish. 93 Points, BC, 2023.

Cam Douglas Master Sommelier 93 Points

There’s no mistaking the pungency and distinctiveness in the bouquet with an equally distinctive palate loaded with flavours of fresh white fleshed fruits, lemon and grapefruit, pineapple and mango, basil and mineralised stony soil qualities. Crisp, just dry, balanced, fresh and well made. A classic wine style ready to drink from day or purchase through end of summer 2025+. 93 Points, CD, May 2023