Kelly Washington Sauvignon Blanc 2025

Kelly Washington Sauvignon Blanc is Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc with a decidedly different accent. Organic fruit, wild fermentation, concrete egg and seasoned French oak build a savoury, textured style around elderflower, citrus and grassy freshness, with bright acidity keeping everything taut and lively. Kelly Washington favours distinctive vineyard parcels and hands-off winemaking, and the result here is more layered and grown-up than the region's usual fruit-driven model. A cracking choice with oysters, scallops, goat's cheese or simply when you fancy Sauvignon with a bit more going on.

What the winery says:

The Sauvignon Blanc comes from organically farmed Marlborough vineyards, with close plantings and low yields helping shape its distinctive style. The 2025 season was dry and settled, with cooler summer conditions allowing a longer hang time than 2024. Fermentation took place in a combination of concrete egg and French oak barrels, including second, third, fourth-fill and neutral oak. Wild fermentation and lees contact contribute savoury texture alongside a vibrant, defined palate, while elderflower provides a lifted aromatic note.