Region: New Zealand, Marlborough

Grape variety: Sauvignon Blanc

Background: Leefield Station is located in the Waihopai Valley of Marlborough, and is one of the oldest farming stations in Marlborough, dating back to the 1840s. In 2013 Brent Marris of Marisco Vineyards purchased the 2,300 ha property with sights set for not only its pastoral farming potential but also to convert a large portion of the land to vineyard.

Tasting notes: "Blue skies, Green Grass and Cold Water" - A deliciously ripe, perfumed nose of lime zest, passionfruit and musky pink grapefruit gives way to a palate saturated with flavours of exotic citrus, woody herbs and warm river stone, delivered within a taut, umber fresh acid framework that drives a sustained, juicy finish.

Award

New Zealand International Wine Show 2023 - Bronze

Decanter World Wine Awards 2023 - Silver - Vintage 2022

Mundus Vini Summer Tasting 2023 - Gold - Vintage 2022

The International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2023 – Bronze - Vintage 2022

International Cool Climate Wine Show (ICCWS) 2023 - Gold - Vintage 2022

The Global Sauvignon Blanc Masters 2023 - Silver: Leefield Station Sauvignon Blanc 2023 - "The wine displays intense tropical aromas, such as guava, passionfruit, mango and papaya. It is fragrantly lifted with candied lemon zest. Vibrantly fruity but interwoven on the palate with green fruit, apricot and even rhubarb."