Waimea Estate
Waimea Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Nelson
Shop See here for International SalesThis 2022 Sauvignon Blanc is made from grapes grown in two select Waimea Plains vineyards. Seven parcels were fermented with select aromatic yeast strains before maturation on lees. With notes of ripe passionfruit, lime, snow pea and lemon verbena, this wine is vibrant and crisp with a long, elegant finish.
Ripe passionfruit, lime, snow pea and lemon verbena aromas. Vibrant crisp entry on the palate balanced with ripe passionfruit, melon and guava, before revealing a long elegant finish
2023 Mundus Vini - Silver
2023 DWWA - Silver - 91points
2022 DWWA - Silver, 92 points
2022 Cuisine - 4 stars
2022 Cuisine - 4 stars
2022 Mindfood (Cameron Douglas) - 93 points
2021 Cuisine - 4.5 stars (Top 12 - #8)
2021 The Drinks Business Global SAB Masters - Silver
2021 Wine Rater NZ - 90
2021 Mundus Vini Spring Tasting 2021- Gold medal
2021 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit - 94 points / 5 stars
2021 Cameron Douglas - 93 points
2021 The Wine Writer - 4.5 stars
2020 Royal Easter Show Wine Awards - Silver Medal
2020 Mundus Vini Spring Tasting 2020 - Silver medal
2020 The Real Review - Silver medal
2020 New World Wine Awards - Silver
2020 Michael Cooper's Buyers Guide - 4 Stars
2020 NZ Aromatic Wine Competition - Silver Medal
2020 Vuoden Viinit - Gold Medal #1
2020Concours Mondial de Sauvignon - Gold Medal
2020 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit - 5 Stars
2020 Cuisine - 5 Stars - Top 12 #3
2019 China Wine & Spirits Awards - Silver Medal
2019 IWC - Silver Medal / 92 Points
2019 Michael Cooper's Buyer's Guide 2020 - 4 Stars
2019 Wine Orbit - Sam Kim - 5 stars, 94 points
2019 Sydney International Wine Competition - Gold Medal
Gently pressed from two premium vineyards to create 7 unique parcels, retaining only freerun and light pressings juice fractions. Each of these components were fermented cool with selected aromatic yeast strains to retain varietal intensity and character. Matured on light lees for a further 3 months and then racked prior to careful blending.
