Summit Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Matua
Summit Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Overview
Overview
Inspired by New Zealand’s towering South Island Alps, Matua founders Bill and Ross Spence set out to scale the greatest heights of winemaking. From humble beginnings in 1969, their courage and vision to climb to the top saw them produce New Zealand’s very first Sauvignon Blanc, changing how the world viewed New Zealand wine forever.
| Varietal | Sauvignon Blanc |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Marlborough |
| Volume | 750 mL |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
| Alc/Vol | 13% |
| Peak Drinking | Enjoy Now |
| Winemaker | Chris Darling |
Food Pairing
Food Pairing
Chicken
Fish
Seafood
Pasta
Salad
Spicy Food
Taste Description
Taste Description
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Marlborough, New Zealand
For many people, Marlborough, located at the top of the North Island, IS New Zealand. After all, it was Marlborough, and its acclaimed Sauvignon Blanc, that brought New Zealand to the wine world’s attention. But although Sauvignon Blanc remains the area’s flagship, Marlborough’s diverse meso-climates and sub-regions also offer pure, intensely flavoured Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and aromatic whites.
Chris Darling - Winemaker
Growing up in Australia, Chris’ interest in wine first stemmed from his father – an avid wine lover himself, who shared the stories and mystiques of the world of wine with his son. This initial interest soon turned into a passion, which led Chris to pursue a career in the industry with the aim of crafting wines which could be enjoyed the world over.
After completing an Oenology degree at Roseworthy College in Adelaide, Chris worked in vineyards across Western Australia before relocating to New Zealand in 2003.