Smith & Sheth CRU Wairau Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Smith & Sheth CRU Wairau Sauvignon Blanc 2023

• Region: Marlborough
• Sub-Region: Wairau Valley
• Varieties: Sauvignon Blanc

Vineyard From the Smith & Sheth négociant project, led by Master of Wine Steve Smith and Brian Sheth, hand-selecting parcels from exceptional vineyards. A combination of hand- and machine-picked fruit, mostly fermented in stainless steel to 13% ABV, with a small portion in oak foudres, then left three months on full lees after blending.

Wine Bright, even pale yellow, with a gentle, fresh nose of green herbs, tropical fruit, citrus, tomato vine, and white spice. Medium-bodied, with guava and passionfruit entwined with lemon verbena and white pepper, crisp acidity, and a sustained, stony-mineral finish.

Food Pairings

• Snapper crudo
• Steamed clams
• Goat's cheese

Accolades (2023)

• 94/100 points — Cameron Douglas MS
• 93/100 points — Rebecca Gibb MW, Vinous