Dashwood Sauvignon Blanc

Dashwood Sauvignon Blanc displays classic Marlborough characteristics with bright citrus notes of grapefruit and lime zest, tropical passion fruit and ripe peach flavours, alongside gooseberry and fresh-cut grass aromas. The palate is crisp and refreshing with balanced acidity, while subtle mineral and white spice notes add complexity to the clean fruit expression.

This wine is produced in Marlborough, New Zealand's premier Sauvignon Blanc region, by Foley Family Wines. The fruit combines clean, expressive character from the Wairau Valley with flinty mineral notes from cooler vineyard sites. Fermentation uses specific yeast strains selected to enhance varietal aromatics at cool temperatures, preserving the fresh, intense fruit character Marlborough is known for.

This Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc pairs beautifully with fresh seafood including oysters, green-lipped mussels, seared snapper and grilled prawns. The wine's crisp acidity also complements goat cheese salads, asparagus dishes and light pasta with herbs. The citrus and mineral character makes it particularly suited to zesty, herb-forward preparations.

Dashwood Sauvignon Blanc works excellently with Asian-inspired dishes featuring coriander, lime and chilli, as well as Mediterranean fare like grilled calamari or white fish with salsa verde. Fresh salads topped with creamy goat cheese provide a textural contrast to the wine's acidity, while the tropical fruit notes harmonize with Thai and Vietnamese cuisine featuring lemongrass and fish sauce.

Serve Dashwood Sauvignon Blanc well chilled at 8-12u00b0C to unlock the full aromatic bouquet and maintain the crisp, refreshing character. This temperature range preserves the vibrant fruit expression while allowing the mineral complexity to emerge. Use a medium-sized white wine glass and avoid over-chilling, which can mute the aromatics.