Swiftsure Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023 750ml

Swiftsure is a new South Island range from the team behind Man O' War on Waiheke Island. Duncan McTavish, Man O' War's longtime winemaker, makes the wine, and viticulturist Sam Taylor runs the Marlborough vineyards.

The 2023 comes 76% from the Southern Coast Vineyard, in Marlborough's southernmost subregion near the Kaikoura Ranges, and 24% from the Waihopai Valley. It was machine-picked on 6 and 7 April, fermented cool in stainless steel with no oak, and is vegan-friendly. The coastal site gives it salinity and minerality.

Look for tropical fruit, zesty citrus, a hint of green chilli and fresh herbs, with a refined, classic palate and an elegant finish.

Compared with Whitehaven, Swiftsure is more saline and mineral; with oysters or ceviche, choose Swiftsure.

Serve it well chilled. Drink it over the next few years.

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