Meltwater by Corofin Sauvignon Blanc 2025

Meltwater by Corofin Sauvignon Blanc 2025

• Region: Marlborough
• Sub-Region: Central Wairau Valley & Omaka Valley
• Varieties: Sauvignon Blanc

Vineyard Meltwater is the more accessible label from Corofin, the boutique Marlborough project of Mike and Anna Paterson (Mike previously a winemaker at Neudorf in Nelson), better known for single-vineyard Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Sourced from two low-cropping, certified organic (BioGro) blocks in the central Wairau and Omaka Valleys, hand-harvested and wild-fermented in small stainless steel tanks, then aged around eight months on lees to build texture.

Wine A restrained, textural take on Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc rather than an overtly fruity one. Wet stone, crème fraîche, and grapefruit zest lead into a complex, weighty palate with a succulent, leesy texture and a smooth, silky finish — recognisably Marlborough, but without the usual shout.

Food Pairings

• Oysters and grilled prawns
• Goat's cheese
• Fresh tomato and basil salad

Accolades (2025)

• 91/100 points — Jane Skilton MW, The Real Review