Tower Rock Sauvignon Blanc

Fresh, crisp, direct — the Tower Rock Sauvignon Blanc from Mount Riley brings everything for which Marlborough is world-famous.

Mount Riley is one of the established wineries in Marlborough, the Sauvignon Blanc stronghold of New Zealand on the South Island. The vineyards are located in the Wairau Valley, whose broad gravel soils and cool nights provide the distinct aromatics and lively acidity that make Marlborough Sauvignon so unmistakable. The Tower Rock is the accessible, everyday line of the house — uncomplicated but carefully made.

In the glass, it shows light straw yellow. The nose brings ripe lime, gooseberry, and a hint of passion fruit, underneath a slightly herbal note. On the palate, lively acidity, slender body, clear fruit line with a dry, fresh finish.

• Food: Goat cheese, grilled sea bass, ceviche, green asparagus with vinaigrette
• Temperature: 8–10 °C