Palliser Estate, Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Product Information
Country New Zealand
Region Martinborough
Grape Variety Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage 2023
ABV 12.5%
Discover the elegance of New Zealand wine with Palliser Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2023, a premium Marlborough white wine crafted with care and character. This vintage is made from 67% estate-grown grapes from the Palliser Vineyard and 33% from the Pencarrow Vineyard, both located in the heart of Martinborough, New Zealand.
The grapes are gently harvested and cold-settled for 48 hours before being racked and fermented in stainless steel tanks. A portion (10%) is barrel-fermented in seasoned oak, adding subtle complexity and richness. With 3.3g/L of residual sugar, this wine gains extra texture and weight, resulting in a refined, food-friendly white wine.
After fermentation, the Sauvignon Blanc spends 2 months on lees, enhancing its mouthfeel and depth. The result is a bone-dry white wine with a vibrant, musky-spicy palate and a crisp, enduring finish.
Tasting Notes:
• Aromatic profile: Passionfruit, guava, gooseberry, and ripe melon
• Palate: Intensely concentrated tropical fruit, fine acidity, and a long, zesty finish
• Style: Bone dry with elegant texture and structure
Food Pairing Suggestions:
Pairs beautifully with New Zealand green-lipped mussels in Thai coconut curry, pan-seared snapper, or fresh sashimi.
Palliser Estate Wines is a trailblazer in New Zealand’s premium wine industry. Nestled on the renowned Martinborough Terrace in the Wairarapa region of New Zealand’s North Island, Palliser Estate has been crafting exceptional small-batch wines since harvesting their first grapes in 1989. By 1991, they were proudly exporting globally and quickly earned international acclaim for their world-class, sustainably produced wines.
With a long history of excellence, Palliser Estate has earned numerous gold medals in international wine competitions and was named Exporter of the Year by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise. In 1998, Palliser became one of the first three wineries worldwide to be certified under the ISO 14001 International Environmental Standard, reflecting its deep commitment to sustainable wine production.
Spanning across seven premium vineyard blocks on the unique Martinborough Terrace, Palliser’s vineyards thrive in a terroir shaped centuries ago by the Ruamahanga and Huangarua Rivers. The region’s stony silt loam soils and free-draining ancient river gravels create the perfect environment for growing elegant and expressive Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay wines. Despite a climate that poses challenges, strong winds and frosts, the wines produced here are intensely flavoured, beautifully balanced, and truly reflective of their terroir.
Whether you are shopping for organic Martinborough Pinot Noir, boutique New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, or small-batch Chardonnay from Wairarapa, Palliser Estate offers premium wines that combine tradition, innovation, and sustainability.
