Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Marlborough, New Zealand
Features: Sustainable

Distributor's Notes:

"te Pā winery is located on the Wairau Bar in Marlborough, which is New Zealand's earliest know settlement. Before the MacDonald family started te Pā in 2003 their family history has been deeply rooted in the Wairau Bar for over 800 years. The location has proved to be the ideal place to grow Sauvignon Blanc, nestled between the river to the south, and Cloudy Bay on the eastern boundary, these two bodies of water mediate the temperature and encourage air flow throughout the vineyards. The effect is more even ripening, a lower diurnal shift, and decreased disease in the vineyards. The variety of soil types range from loam to alluvial to sand/silt promote a healthy drainage for the vines. Sauvignon Blanc vines were first planted in 2003 with the inaugural release in of the first wine in 2011. Now with over 400 hectares under vine, the family has expanded their vineyards to Awatere Valley near Seddon, which is a cooler terroir than Wairau Bar. The winery is now responsible for growing Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir. The vineyards are sustainable farmed."