Tiraki Sauvignon Blanc 2025

Tiraki Sauvignon Blanc 2025 is a vibrant Marlborough white wine made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc grown on the family’s own vineyards in New Zealand’s Wairau Valley. The name Tiraki means “clearing of the sky” in Māori, reflecting the family’s heritage and the bright, optimistic character of this expressive wine.

Tasting Notes
Pale and almost crystalline in appearance, this Sauvignon Blanc opens with layered aromas of grapefruit, melon, guava and peach, complemented by subtle warm-stone and smoky nuances. On the palate, tropical fruit flavours of passion fruit, melon and lemongrass are balanced by refreshing citrus acidity. It is dry, generously flavoured and well concentrated, finishing with a long, clean mineral impression. The wine is best enjoyed young, when its fresh fruit and aromatic intensity are at their most expressive, although its concentration and mineral structure should allow it to develop additional texture over the next few years when properly stored.

Production
The fruit comes from the family’s estate vineyards at Longfield Farm, where free-draining alluvial soils and high sunshine levels provide ideal conditions for Sauvignon Blanc. The vines are approximately 10–14 years old. Grapes are harvested during the cool night to preserve their natural aromas, then gently pressed and settled in stainless-steel tanks. Fermentation takes place at low temperatures with selected yeasts to enhance aromatic intensity, followed by five months of lees ageing in tank for added texture. A portion of the wine is wild-fermented in a combination of oak and stainless-steel vessels, contributing further complexity.

Food & Serving
Enjoy Tiraki Sauvignon Blanc as a refreshing aperitif or pair it with fresh seafood, oysters, grilled white fish, prawns, sushi, goat’s cheese and salads featuring citrus or herbs. Serve well chilled at 8–10°C. Decanting is not necessary, although allowing the wine to breathe briefly in the glass can reveal additional layers of fruit and mineral character.

Producer
Tiraki is a family-owned Marlborough winery rooted in more than 150 years of agricultural history at Longfield Farm, which was purchased by the family in 1870. Six generations have helped shape the 260-hectare property, gradually developing it into a vineyard producing premium Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. After years of growing grapes for larger wineries, the family’s three adult children returned during the 2020 lockdown and began producing their own wines, establishing Tiraki as a distinct label. The winery is recognised for its strong connection to Māori heritage and is described as New Zealand’s first B Corp-certified winery, reflecting its focus on environmental responsibility, community engagement and transparent business practices.

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