Rapaura Springs Rohe Blind River Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Rapaura Springs Rohe Blind River Sauvignon Blanc

Region: Marlborough, New Zealand

Vintage: 2022

Bottle size: 75cl

Grape: Sauvignon Blanc

ABV: 13%

Intensely aromatic with lemongrass, yellow citrus, and an unforgettable richness on the palate. The mouth-watering acidity helps drive a lengthy finish.

Fruit was harvested at full ripeness. After gently pressing the grapes, juice was fermented in stainless steel with selected yeast strains to retain the flavours unique to this sub-region. Some batches of juice were fermented warmer to build plate weight. The cooler fermentations retained the aromatics and freshness. The best batches were tasted and blended, before being kept on lees for three months, prior to bottling.

Owned by the Neylon family, Rapaura Springs has an astonishing track record of Trophies and top points for its wines. The family started their farming career with mussels and apples but found vines much more rewarding and since making this move haven’t looked back. Their goal is to enhance the environment around them through sustainable vineyard and winemaking practices that will leave a natural legacy for future generations. Rapaura Springs have a philosophy of minimum intervention, and all vineyards are carefully managed under strict Sustainable Wine Growing New Zealand standards. They let Marlborough’s land, climate and water do the hard work, then handcraft superb wines at the state of the art winery, leaving the vineyards to tell their own story, with just a little nudge in the right direction from experienced viticulture and winemaking teams. The result is a selection of focused, terroir-driven Sauvignon Blancs and Pinot Noirs with outstanding varietal expression.

https://rapaurasprings.co.nz