{"product_id":"the-straits-sauvignon-blanc","title":"\u0026quot;The Straits\u0026quot; Sauvignon Blanc","description":"\u003cp\u003eSauvignon Blanc from New Zealand can be loud and one-dimensional—this one isn\u0026#39;t. \u003cb\u003e\u0026quot;The Straits\u0026quot;\u003c\/b\u003e from Silenis shows the other side of the grape variety: mineral, structured, with real depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Silenis Estates is located in Hawke\u0026#39;s Bay, one of New Zealand\u0026#39;s oldest wine regions on the east coast of the North Island. Winemaker Grant Edmonds here is working on a style that prioritizes juiciness and balance over aromatic intensity—a rarity for New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the glass, white peach and gooseberry aromas are revealed, along with a distinct minerality and a fresh herbal note in the background. The body is unusually full for the grape variety, the acidity well-integrated rather than harsh. The finish is long and characterized by a slightly salty note.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRecommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pairs well with goat cheese, grilled sea bass with herb butter, or asparagus risotto. Serving temperature 9–11 °C. Drink now until 2026, ideally young and fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sileni","offers":[{"title":"2024","offer_id":52985034768720,"sku":"VJ0237-2024","price":16.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2025","offer_id":52985034801488,"sku":"VJ0237-2025","price":16.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/669052_0000_2305_ohneJG.png?v=1778243782","url":"https:\/\/www.vinoscout.de\/en\/products\/the-straits-sauvignon-blanc","provider":"Vinoscout","version":"1.0","type":"link"}