ALPINE RIFT SAUVIGNON BLANC 2022

Alpine Rift Sauvignon Blanc comes from The Marlborist winery, a relatively new label from Marlborough. It is the joint venture between winemaker Richard Ellis (formerly at Greywacke), Viticulturalist Stu Dudley (from Villa Maria) and marketer Dave Nash (notably responsible for the movie 'A Seat at the Table'). 

Alpine Rift was formed when The Marlborist was offered an exceptional parcel of fruit that they “simply couldn’t turn down”. “We had never intended to produce a classic style of Sauvignon Blanc in The Marlborist lineup, so we created Alpine Rift, through which we could showcase our interpretation of a more elegant, restrained Sauvignon Blanc.”

And rather impressive it is too… Not an 'in yer face' Sauvignon, but powerful nonetheless.

Winery notes (2022 Vintage)
"The 2022 Alpine Rift Sauvignon Blanc is an elegant interpretation of the classic Marlborough style. Hints of nectarine, black currant leaf and passionfruit on the nose are underpinned by a ripe, richly textured palate and crisp, citrus finish."

US Tasting Panel Magazine (2022 Vintage)
"Aromas such as rain on gravel, meadow grass and honeyed pear are subtle and gentle. The palate is crisp yet packed with richness and pizazz. Notes of Oregano and gooseberry ride on a wave of crunchy fine acidity."

92/100 Cameron Douglas MS, December 2022 (2022 Vintage)
"Youthful, bright fresh and varietal bouquet with pungent scents of sweet citrus and fresh herbs , white fleshed stone fruits. green apple flesh and a range of tropical fruit scents including white pineapple. A satin touch is quickly contrasted by a core of acidity tempered by fruit flavours reflecting the bouquet. Crisp and salivating with a light saline quality. Well made, fresh, fruity, varietal and delicious. Best drinking from 2023 through 2027."