Taonga, New Zealand
Treasured Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
The 1990s were a time of discovery and courage in Marlborough. Deep in the Waihopai Valley, Bryan, Jan and Amanda Johnson had the audacity to establish 180 hectares of estate vineyards on land considered too hard, too dry and too unfertile for wine. It was a venture that started with a passion for the land. Taonga is sourced from the Johnson family’s estate Marlborough vineyards that epitomize what New Zealand wine is all about: fresh, crisp, juicy and delicious!
Taonga is the Maori word for “treasured gift,” usually symbolized by the jade necklace given to visitors (as seen on the label and shipper). Taonga wine is a treasured expression of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.
Taonga, Sauvignon Blanc
LABEL NOTES: Taonga is the Maori word for “treasured gift,” usually symbolized by the jade necklace given to visitors.
WINEMAKING: Harvested at peak flavor maturity from our estate vineyards across Marlborough. Gentle juice extraction, cold settled and fermented in stainless steel tanks with a range of aromatic yeasts. VINTAGE: An excellent flowering period and consistent rainfall resulted in even crops and healthy canopies. As a result, our start date was later, giving the fruit extra ‘hang time’ to develop more flavors across all varieties.
FERMENTATION: Stainless steel
COLOR: Pale, light yellow
TASTING NOTES: Lots of citrus - lemon, lime and fresh herbs. the palate is bright and fresh with layers of citrus (lime, lemon and mandarin). There is a zestiness and bright acidity leaving a long finish.