COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Sauvignon Blanc
PRODUCER
Juggernaut Wines
REGION
Marlborough
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Juggernaut Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc represents a milestone for Juggernaut Wines, a premium brand within the Bogle Family Wine Collection. This release marks the brand's first-ever internationally grown and imported wine. To craft this Sauvignon Blanc, winemaker Eric Aafedt established an exclusive partnership with the MacDonald family, proprietors of te Pā Wines, who possess deep indigenous Māori ancestry and multi-generational roots in Marlborough. The striking label features an Orca, illustrated by artist Ivan Belikov, symbolizing the fierce intelligence and adaptability of the ocean's ultimate predator, mirroring the maritime-influenced coastal vineyards of New Zealand. In alignment with this ocean theme, Juggernaut has partnered with the global ocean-cleanup organization 4ocean to fund the removal of plastic from marine environments.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€15
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
This Sauvignon Blanc is Juggernaut's first-ever internationally grown and imported wine, expanding beyond its California roots.
Fact 02
The label features an Orca, representing the maritime-influenced coastal vineyards of Marlborough.
Fact 03
Juggernaut partners with 4ocean, funding the removal of 10,000 pounds of plastic and trash from the world's oceans.
Fact 04
The grapes are sourced in partnership with the MacDonald family, who have indigenous Māori ancestry in Marlborough.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are sourced from prestigious estate blocks in Marlborough's Lower Wairau Valley and Awatere Valley. The vines struggle against intense Southern Hemisphere sun and cooling coastal winds, which naturally limits yields and concentrates flavors. In the cellar, the winemaking process is designed to preserve the raw purity of the fruit. Fermentation takes place entirely in temperature-controlled, cool stainless steel tanks using specific aromatic yeast strains selected to optimize the liberation of thiols. The wine is 100% unoaked and does not undergo malolactic fermentation, resting in stainless steel until bottling to maintain its vibrant, crisp character.
