Church Road Hawke's Sauvignon Blanc

Church Road Hawke's Bay Sauvignon Blanc is a vibrant, intensely aromatic white with fragrant notes of elderflower, grapefruit, mandarin and basil, lifted by a whisper of passionfruit. A touch of subtle oak brings an underlying creaminess that supports the fruit and adds real complexity, setting it apart from lighter, crisper Sauvignon styles. On the palate it's medium-weight and finely textured, with a persistent finish and a slightly flinty edge that keeps things interesting glass after glass. Built with real structure, this is a Sauvignon Blanc that can age gracefully for years rather than being drunk within its first summer, and it pairs well with a wider range of dishes than most.

What the winery says: Vibrant Sauvignon Blanc with intense aromas, a fine texture and gentle acidity. On the nose, the wine exhibits fragrant elderflower, grapefruit, mandarin, basil and subtle passionfruit notes, complemented by subtle oak bringing an underlying creaminess that supports the fruit and adds another layer of complexity. On the palate the wine is medium weight, finely textured and persistent with a slightly flinty edge. This style of Sauvignon Blanc can age gracefully for up to ten years or more and matches a wider range of foods than the lighter, crisper styles.