{"product_id":"2024-rapaura-springs-marlborough-sauvignon-blanc-reserve","title":"2024 Rapaura Springs Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc Reserve","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 Rapaura Springs Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc Reserve is a vibrant expression of one of New Zealand’s most celebrated wine regions, showcasing the fresh, lifted style Marlborough is famous for. Crafted with precision and a focus on purity of fruit, it offers a premium take on Sauvignon Blanc that combines intensity, clarity and regional character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePale straw in the glass with bright green highlights, this wine is immediately appealing for its freshness and clarity. The nose is expressive and aromatic, with classic Marlborough notes of citrus, passion fruit, gooseberry and fresh-cut herbs, layered with a subtle mineral edge.\n\nOn the palate, it is crisp and lively, with concentrated tropical and citrus fruit balanced by zesty acidity and a clean, refreshing finish. The Reserve style suggests added depth and finesse compared with a standard bottling, giving the wine enough structure and intensity to age gracefully over the short to medium term, while it is at its most vibrant in its youth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSourced from Marlborough, where cool nights, long sunshine hours and free-draining soils help preserve acidity and develop intense aromatics, this Sauvignon Blanc reflects the region’s ideal conditions for the variety. The grapes are typically harvested at optimal ripeness to capture freshness and purity, then vinified in a way that emphasizes bright fruit character, aromatic lift and a precise, clean style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe chilled at around 8–10°C and enjoy with oysters, goat’s cheese, grilled asparagus, fresh salads or seafood dishes such as ceviche and prawns. Decanting is not necessary; this wine is best appreciated fresh and straight from the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRapaura Springs is a respected Marlborough producer known for highlighting the region’s distinctive Sauvignon Blanc style through modern, fruit-focused winemaking. With a strong reputation for quality and consistency, the estate has become a well-regarded name among New Zealand wine producers and a reliable source of expressive, premium wines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapaura Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54255040692561,"sku":"GCW-RAPA-24004-2","price":14.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/2024_Rapaura_Springs_Marlborough_Sauvignon_Blanc_Reserve.png?v=1783456047","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/2024-rapaura-springs-marlborough-sauvignon-blanc-reserve","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}