A bright, fresh, citrus-driven Sauvignon Blanc from one of Marlborough`s top producers. Pure, yet restrained, with a juicy citrus core and a backdrop of honeydew melon, pears and apples that leads to a mellow and rounded texture on the finish.
Cellar for up to 5 years. Serve chilled.
The winery was established in the early 2000s by Ivan Sutherland and James Healy who had previously worked together at Cloudy Bay as viticulturalist and oenologist respectively. The vineyards were some of the earliest to be planted in Marlborough and thus have some of the oldest vines in the region.
This area was historically home to sheep farming and the winery’s name comes from the wild band of dogs descended from runaway shepherd’s dogs who used to live here. Thanks to the cool nights, ample summer sunshine and low rainfall, conditions are ideal for making delicious Sauvignon Blanc. Most of the fruit is grown on the valley floor and harvested by hand.
Once in the winery the grapes are treated with as little intervention as possible. For their Sauvignon Blanc the must is fermented in stainless steel tanks to preserve the freshness and aromatics. Vibrant passionfruit, lemon zest, grapefruit and a hint of flinty minerality define the nose while the first sip reveals a light body, mouth-watering freshness and a pure, clean finish. The bright, refreshing character of this wine makes it a great aperitif or partner for sushi, seafood, salads and fish dishes.
