Region: New Zealand, Marlborough, Waihopai Valley Grape variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Tasting notes: An expressive bouquet of lime zest, punchy herbs and gooseberry. The fleshy fruit core is focussed by a backbone of lively acidity, carrying classic varietal characters to a lengthy finish.
Food pairing: The combination of the fresh acidity and delicate palate of this wine will lend itself well to seafood and salads. Try alongside oysters with a mild vinaigrette, or a crab and artichoke salad.
Awards
Mundus Vini Summer Tasting 2023 - Gold - Vintage 2022 - "Best of Show New Zealand"
New Zealand International Wine Show 2023 - Bronze
Decanter World Wine Awards 2023 - Bronze - Vintage 2022
International Cool Climate Wine Show (ICCWS) 2023 - Gold - Vintage 2022
The International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2023 – Silver - Vintage 2021
The Global Sauvignon Blanc Masters 2023 - Silver: The Ned Sauvignon Blanc 2023 - "The wine shows very rich but fresh tropical and zesty notes. The palate is juicy with plenty of yuzu, white flowers and mandarins. A nice holistic balanced style, complex with a long finish."
Region: Waihopai Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand Grape Variety: 100% Syrah
Tasting Notes: Black and red berry aromas are accompanied by cooler notes of mitn and dry herbs. A dry palate that deftly balances natural fruit sweetness with the freshness of cool climate acidity, ripe, silky tannins and light chocolate note for a sustained finished.
Food Pairing: This elegant Leefield Station Syrah will pair perfectly with anything off the grill, such as the simple richness of a rib-eye steak, equally it will be delicious with a smoked aubergine, tomato and butter bean stew.