Lawson's Dry Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2023 has plenty of classic Marlborough Sauvignon flavours, but it's the juicy, succulent texture that sets it apart. There is a flavour punch in the mid palate that makes it incredibly delicious and excitingly moreish.
Winery notes (2023 Vintage)
"Our 2023 Estate Sauvignon Blanc has an attractive nose of zesty lemon and passionfruit tied together with layers of fresh, herbaceous characters. The palate has wonderful fruit concentration with mineral undertones and is balanced by a fresh acidity.
From parcels on two of our best vineyards, the blend is a 25/75% split between our Awatere and Waihopai Valley blocks. The grapes are grown on only two or three canes (as opposed to the usual four for Marlborough), which means our crop levels are strictly managed to ensure texture, weight and flavour intensity.
2023 was a near perfect growing season for Sauvignon Blanc. Good weather at flowering ensured good, but not excessive, potential crop levels and a long, sunny growing season followed. During harvest there was no pressure from inclement weather, so we were able to pick each block as it reached optimum ripeness and flavour. The grapes were gently pressed before being fermented in stainless steel tanks with selected cultured yeast, while a small amount was fermented with wild yeast in old French barriques. This added a little complexity and texture and softens the overall acidity."
5 Stars & 93/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, November 2023 (2023 Vintage)
"Pristine and instantly appealing, the wine shows green rockmelon, fresh fig, kiwifruit and lime zest aromas, leading to a wonderfully expressive palate that's filled with succulent fruit flavours, finishing long and refreshing. At its best: now to 2026."
92/100 Cameron Douglas MS, April 2024 (2023 Vintage)
"An immediate reminder of variety with a punchy bouquet of tropical fruits, lime and fresh apple. There’s grapefruit flesh and a white peach quality then some fresh sage -like herb qualities. Crisp, salivating and dry as the wine touches the palate, flavours mirror the bouquet accentuated by acidity and mouthfeel. Balanced and well made, ready to drink from day of purchase through 2027."