COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Sauvignon Blanc
PRODUCER
Dashwood Wines
REGION
Marlborough
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Dashwood takes its name and visual identity from the Pōhutukawa, New Zealand's native Christmas Tree, which bursts into brilliant crimson flowers along rugged coastlines during the peak of the southern summer. Produced by Foley Wines, Dashwood is deeply committed to environmental stewardship, utilizing sustainable practices in both the vineyards and packaging. The wine represents a harmonious blend of Marlborough's two distinct sub-valleys, Wairau and Awatere, capturing the unique climatic strengths of each to create a balanced, expressive representation of the region.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€15
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
7-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after the Pōhutukawa, New Zealand's native 'Christmas Tree' known for its vibrant crimson summer blooms.
Fact 02
The bottle labels are crafted from sustainable sugarcane by-products rather than traditional paper.
Fact 03
Blends fruit from Wairau Valley (tropical notes) and Awatere Valley (mineral and herbaceous tones) for ultimate balance.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are sourced from sustainably managed vineyards across the Wairau and Awatere Valleys. To preserve the delicate, volatile aromatics of Sauvignon Blanc, harvesting is frequently conducted during the cool night temperatures. Upon arrival at the winery, the fruit is de-stemmed and gently pressed with minimal skin contact to prevent the extraction of bitter phenolics. The juice is cold-settled and fermented at cool temperatures (12–15°C) in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks using selected yeast strains. The wine is aged briefly on light lees in stainless steel to enhance texture while maintaining its vibrant, unoaked purity.
