A Thousand Gods 'Giara' Sauvignon Blanc Viognier 2023

A Thousand Gods 'Giara' Sauvignon Blanc Viognier 2023

• Region: Marlborough
• Sub-Region: Waihopai Valley (Churton biodynamic vineyard)
• Varieties: Sauvignon Blanc (70%), Viognier (30%)

Vineyard Sourced from Churton's biodynamic Marlborough vineyard. Named for the 800-litre unlined clay amphora — a gift from French winemaker Fabien Jouves — in which the wine ferments on skins for seven months, bringing an ancient winemaking lens to Marlborough fruit.

Note: this is a skin-contact "orange wine," not a standard white blend  

Wine Orange blossom, tangerine, honey, and spice on the nose, flowing into a plush palate with very delicate, fine-grained tannins that add length and width — delicate and generous at once.
Food Pairings

• Spiced roast chicken
• Aged, washed-rind cheeses
• Salads with citrus dressing