Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024
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Rongopai — Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024
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Winery Rongopai
Rongopai is one of New Zealand's most traditional wineries – founded in 1932 in the heart of Hawke’s Bay. The name Rongopai means "message from the heavens" in Māori and reflects the pursuit of clarity, purity, and harmony in the wine.
For almost a century, Rongopai has stood for expressive wines with clear origin and special elegance. Today, the focus is on the best sites in Marlborough and Hawke’s Bay, where the climatic conditions are particularly favorable for Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay.
At the core of the philosophy are sustainability, innovation, and respect for nature and culture. Rongopai combines modern cellar technology with traditional craftsmanship – always with the goal of creating wines with soul and structure.
Tasting Notes
Rongopai Sauvignon Blanc is an elegant white wine from Marlborough, which delights with its aromatic expressiveness and harmonious texture. On the nose, a delicate citrus note unfolds, accompanied by a hint of mandarin, which gives the bouquet a subtle depth.
On the palate, the Rongopai Sauvignon Blanc is delicate and generous, with a clear structure and precise, refreshing finish. Aromas of citrus fruits, cantaloupe, and a hint of sweet garden herbs make it a balanced and invigorating representative of its grape variety.
Grape Variety
Chenin Blanc is a widely cultivated, old white wine grape variety that has been grown in France (in Anjou – Touraine) since the 9th century. Compared to other white wine grape varieties, this variety is very productive. This leads to a very high quality of the white wine when reduced on the vine.
In South Africa, Chenin Blanc is the most widely grown white wine grape variety. The reason for this is primarily the very high diversity. For example, there are "wild-growing" vines (so-called Bush Vines) that are usually not irrigated. For this reason, the vines penetrate very deep into the ground with their roots to reach water. These Chenin Blancs therefore have a stronger depth and complexity.
The grape variety can also be aged very fresh and fruity in stainless steel tanks, developing into a very nice summer wine. Through the Aged in oak barrels, one obtains very complex and full-bodied white wines. The aromas of Chenin Blanc wines range from peach, apricot, and tropical fruits to honey and melon.