COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Sauvignon Blanc
PRODUCER
Hunter's Wines
REGION
Marlborough
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Hunter's Sauvignon Blanc is a significant wine in the history of New Zealand's wine industry, credited with helping to establish Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc on the international stage. The winery, Hunter's Wines, was founded in 1979 by Ernie and Jane Hunter and is distinguished by its continued family ownership, a rarity among early Marlborough estates. The grapes for this wine are estate-grown in the Wairau Valley, a prime location within the Marlborough region known for producing distinctive Sauvignon Blanc. The 2024 vintage has received notable recognition from wine critics.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Hunter's Sauvignon Blanc was instrumental in putting Marlborough on the global wine map.
Fact 02
The winery was established in 1979, with its first Sauvignon Blanc vintage in 1982.
Fact 03
Hunter's is one of the few Marlborough estates from the 1970s still family-owned.
Fact 04
The 2024 vintage has garnered multiple high scores from respected wine publications.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Hunter's Sauvignon Blanc begins with grapes harvested in the cool morning hours from estate vineyards in the Wairau Valley. The fruit is destemmed, crushed, and pressed before the juice is settled and fermented at low temperatures in stainless steel tanks. A portion of the blend is fermented in large French oak barrels to add texture and complexity. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes extended aging on its fine lees for about five months, which contributes to its mouthfeel and depth. The wine is then bottled.
