Family owned Villa Maria Estate has been rated as New Zealands

Family owned Villa Maria Estate has been rated as New Zealands

Squealing Pig is an exciting new wine from the Awatere sub-region of Marlborough. Attractive tropical and kiwi fruit notes drive a more refined and elegant style with a mineral edge. From the Awatere Valley, in New Zealand's famous Marlborough region Attractive tropical and kiwi fruit notes Enjoy with a spicy Thai curry

This wine shows an array of fruit characters, ranging from citrus through to tropical notes. This is complemented by some secondary characters from the natural yeast ferments and also some barrel aging. The palate has an elegant structure with a creamy, textural mid-palate and a long finish.

Here be the wine of Noble Fellows. Cultivated from rich irony and grown under the breeze of our dry humour. With glass in hand and tongue-in-cheek, these fine characters of New Zealand gentry say cheers to thee! Enjoy this premium quality Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, with a green tinted hue and fine aromas of tropical passionfruit and citrus. Savour the distinct mineral citrus notes and crisp acidity.

The fruit for this Squealing Pig Sauvignon Blanc was sourced from vineyards near the Awatere River in Marlborough. Light straw with a green hue. The nose is bursting with punchy tropical fruit and fresh herbs. The palate is bright and refreshing with layers of green pineapple and passionfruit. Tangy citrus notes lead to a focused finish and delicious minerality.

The South Island of New Zealand is home to great wine producing regions.Long, sun filled growing seasons and cool nights combine to produce thevibrant flavours. South Island Sauvignon Blanc is zesty and vibrant withtropical fruit, kaffir lime, lemongrass and herb aromas flowing onto thepalate with generous fruit, juicy acidity and a fresh, dry finish.

Sunday Bay is a phenomenon. Kiwi Sauvignon is by far our most popular style, and our range is full of standout examples. So it’s a huge statement that Sunday Bay, year after year, is the one our customers rate highest and re-order most. It's made by an award-winning family winery, who were some of the first pioneers of the Marlborough region. Phil and Chris Rose founded the estate back in 1978, now their five children have joined them, so it's very much a family affair. Their Sunday Bay is a classic Sauvignon. Exuberant grapefruit and grassy nettle character with a bright citrus zip; all the usual Marlborough pizzazz and more. It’s very moreish solo or makes the perfect partner to all sorts of seafood, spicy stir-fry or Thai fish cakes.

The 2018 Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc displays intense lifted aromas of citrus peel, blackcurrant buds and fresh herbs. The palate introduces a delightful lime/citrus based mouth-watering intensity and finishes with a strong textural component. The fruit was machine harvested at night or in the cool of the morning, gently crushed and pressed then fermented with a variety of aromatic yeast strains in stainless steel tanks - the sole aim being to reflect and preserve the flavours and aromas grown in the vineyard. 10% of the juice fermentations were started with a non-saccharomyces yeast and 3% of the blend was barrel fermented. After fermentation, the wine was kept in contact with the lees for five months. This classic technique enhances creaminess and integrates flavours.