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Buy OnlineGold Medal – New Zealand International Wine Show 2024
Another fantastic release, and we have again been offered a great deal on this export targeted Sauvignon Blanc. Aotea represents the very best from the Seifried winemaking team and a quick search will show where it sits in the international market but we continue to be able to offer this delicious Sauvignon Blanc at a very, very attractive price. This has to be one of the best Sauvignon Blanc buys in the shop at present.
The 2024 Aotea Sauvignon Blanc by the Seifried Family is from their Rabbit Island vineyard. It is pungent and tropical, showing notes of snow peas, white flesh peach and passionfruit. Gentle minerally acidity balances the fruit weight and concentration on the palate leaving lingering flavours of passionfruit and citrus.
Winery notes (2024 Vintage)
"2024 was simply an outstanding vintage in Nelson – in fact Hermann Seifried has commented that it is perhaps the very best vintage of his 49 seasons in the top of the south! That from a character not known for exaggeration or embellishments. A dry settled growing season meant fruit was harvested in squeaky clean condition, with perfect ripeness and flavours.
Fresh, aromatic Sauvignon Blanc flavours were encouraged prior to vintage through careful canopy management. The fruit was de-stemmed and pressed immediately after harvest and a cool fermentation was initiated in stainless steel tanks to retain the clean, fresh aromatic fruit characters.
The 2024 Aotea by the Seifried family Nelson Sauvignon Blanc is from a cracker vintage – possibly the best we have ever made! The dream season meant fruit was simply pristine. Layers of passionfruit and rock melon flavours shine. The palate is ripe, tropical with punchy weight and zesty acidity on the finish. Enjoy with fresh whitebait patties or crab cakes – delicious!"
Reviews for previous vintages below…
5 Stars & 94/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, July 2023 (2023 Vintage)
"Pristine and fabulously aromatic, the wine shows rockmelon, Granny Smith apple and kaffir lime aromas, leading to an intensely flavoursome palate offering terrific power and persistency. Bright, pristine and delicious. At its best: now to 2026."
16.5/20 JancisRobinson.com, March 2024 (2023 Vintage)
"Green-fruited (kiwi/melon) and refreshing. Crunchy palate with marked acidity. Long, bright finish with a gentle grip."
Rated Excellent & 94/100 Cameron Douglas MS, October 2022 (2022 Vintage)
"There’s no mistaking the burst of passionfruit then citrus with a layer of fresh basil then mineral on the bouquet. Delicious on the palate, fresh and intense, fruity and herbaceous with flavours that mirror the bouquet. Acidity is intense pushing the citrus flavours and fresh herb qualities. A great summer with best drinking from 2022 through 2025."
