Vintage 2024 was an incredible growing season, sunny with small amounts of well-timed rainfall, allowing our vineyards to mature in perfect balance and the fruit to be harvested in perfect condition. Our Sauvignon Blanc vineyards are all dry-farmed and hand-harvested from elevated hillside vineyards, exposed to the cooling sea breezes, giving small crops of intensely flavoured grapes.

TASTING NOTE Classical in its fresh herb, lime cordial and passionfruit seed with a coastal element of weathered rock and salt spray. The palate is linear and textured, finishing dry and salivating. Picking early has not only captured the classic herbal notes of the variety but also allowed the vibrant acid profile to be balanced by the concentration from low yields, a hint of barrel weight, and a touch of residual sugar retained from the fermentation. Sidewinder is an opportunity to celebrate and explore the regional diversity of our iconic variety of New Zealand.