Mount Fishtail Sauvignon Blanc Sur Lie Marlborough 2024

Mount Fishtail does something most Marlborough producers can’t possibly compete with – they own their vineyards in the prime Waihopai and Wairau regions and make this bottling exclusively from estate-grown fruit. That gives them complete control over farming decisions and yields, which translates directly into the bottle. That makes a big difference.

The estate vineyards paired with the superior winemaking is what sets this apart. Six months on the lees gives this Sauvignon Blanc a beautifully creamy texture that balances Marlborough’s always-vibrant acidity. They also harvest early in the morning when it’s cool and gently press the grapes, cold settle them, and slowly ferment the juice, preserving all the explosive aromatics. When you don’t skip any steps and put this much care into the process, the results will speak volumes.