white2024 (representative vintage)$53–$100 est.

Awatere Valley Sauvignon Blanc Riserva

Marlborough Estate · Marlborough · New Zealand

Awatere Valley Sauvignon Blanc Riserva is an white wine from New Zealand, in the Marlborough region (Northeastern corner of New Zealand's South Island, around the town of Blenheim.), made principally from Sauvignon Blanc. a reserve-tier Awatere Valley sauvignon blanc that represents the region's premium bottled expression.

In character, this core tier delivers the classic sauvignon blanc profile — grass, gooseberry, passion fruit, herbaceous — with the structural stamp of Marlborough and a medium-bodied presence. This profile reflects published sources, winery information and regional reference material, researched editorially rather than tasted blind.

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Profile at a Glance

Body
Medium
Acidity
High
Tannin
N/A
Sweetness
Low
ABV
12.5–13.5%
Finish
A step-up Awatere Valley sauvignon blanc showing greater depth, concentration and oak.

Aromas & Flavours

grassgooseberrypassion fruitherbaceousflinty
  • · gooseberry
  • · passion fruit
  • · cut grass
  • · lime zest
  • · green pepper

Food Pairing

  • · goat cheese
  • · asparagus
  • · oysters
  • · ceviche
  • · green salad

Perfect Pairing Guides

Food guides featuring wines made from this grape.

Serving & Cellaring

Temperature
8–11 °C
Decanting
No need — a quick chill is enough
Cellaring
1–3 years

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Where to Buy

Indicative retail: $53–$100. Available through specialist wine retailers, importers and online merchants such as Total Wine, Wine.com and Vivino Marketplace. Prices are editorial estimates and vary by market.