Shells and Bones, New Zealand
Winemaker Nick Goldschmidt is a walking, breathing encyclopedia of wine knowledge with a wicked sense of humor. Born in New Zealand, his 30-year wine career has taken him all over the the world. As a corporate winemaker, he was the genius behind many award-winning, name brand wines that you’ve probably seen and heard of.
During the 2008 recession, Nick and his wife Yolyn started Goldschmidt Vineyards, a family business which allowed the couple to branch out into several boutique wine projects that had long fascinated them. The Goldschmidts name many of their wines after their daughters. These days Nick splits his time between California and Chile, two regions of the wine world he’s especially passionate about.
Shells and Bones, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough
Recognized for the area 's nautical past and deep ecological history, Shells & Bones wines are named after the soil types found at the top of the South Island of New Zealand, in the heart of Marlborough in the Wairau Valley. The soils here are bony and thin, and embedded with seashells—remnants from a few millennia ago when this site was once an ocean. Our Sauvignon Blanc is lean and racy with ripe fruit. Bright, fresh, textured, and full of tension. Our first vintage was released in 2020 and wine is not sold in the UK or Australia, only here in the US. It perfectly suits a Mediterranean palate. A zingy, fresh and textured Sauvignon Blanc from the heart of New Zealand's Marlborough region.
Sweet grapefruit, green pepper, lemon-lime zest
Food Pairings: Perfect with Mediterranean food, summer salads, and grilled veggies