Pioneer Block 20 Cash Block Sauvignon Blanc

An outstanding New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc with a subtle green hue, from the renowned Marlborough Valley region east of Blenheim. The grapes come from a select vineyard in the Wairau Valley, one of the coolest parts of Marlborough. The vineyard is planted in a single direction, slightly different from the usual north–south orientation, and produces exceptionally healthy fruit.

The vineyard rows are planted at a 43-degree angle, running northeast to southwest rather than in the customary north–south direction. This results in grapes with a subtly greener character on their southern side and a more tropical character on their northern side.
The resulting wine is therefore multidimensional and complex. The parcel is more colorful and darker than other parts of the valley, and the grapes ripen more slowly. Its distinctive, typical aroma is of crushed flowers (often associated with the aromas of the coastal Awatare region), but it lacks sweet notes.
Vineyards: vertical trellising, four canes.

Dry Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough (Dillons Point) pairs beautifully with seafood such as prawns or oysters, thanks to its crisp acidity and citrus notes. It also goes wonderfully with vegetable dishes, such as a salad with goat’s cheese or asparagus, and with fish such as grilled salmon. Its ability to improve with age makes it an ideal match for Asian cuisine, such as Thai curry or sushi.

This family winery, founded in 1994,
is a pioneer in the Marlborough region.
It is now one of New Zealand’s leading
wineries, with award-winning wines year after year.