The Better Half Sauvignon Blanc 2025

The Better Half Sauvignon Blanc 2025 is a vibrant and refreshing expression of Marlborough’s iconic Sauvignon Blanc style, delivering bright aromatics, lively fruit character, and crisp natural acidity. Bursting with energy and freshness, The Better Half Sauvignon Blanc 2025 captures the essence of the region’s cool-climate vineyards, offering a wine that is both expressive and effortlessly drinkable.

In the glass, The Better Half Sauvignon Blanc 2025 shows a pale straw colour with brilliant clarity, hinting at the wine’s vibrant personality. The nose is immediately lifted and aromatic, revealing bright notes of lime, passionfruit, and freshly cut grass. These classic Marlborough aromas are complemented by subtle herbal nuances and a gentle hint of citrus blossom, creating an inviting and expressive bouquet.

On the palate, The Better Half Sauvignon Blanc 2025 is crisp, lively, and beautifully balanced. Juicy tropical fruit flavours of passionfruit and guava combine with zesty citrus notes of lime and grapefruit, delivering a refreshing burst of flavour. Bright acidity runs through the palate, giving the wine structure and vibrancy, while a clean mineral thread adds finesse and length.

The finish is clean, zesty, and mouth-watering, leaving lingering notes of citrus and tropical fruit.

Fresh, energetic, and unmistakably Marlborough, The Better Half Sauvignon Blanc 2025 pairs beautifully with seafood, salads, goat cheese, and light summer dishes, making it a versatile and refreshing white wine for any occasion.

Winery:

Bottle Size: 750ml

Per Case: 12

Alcohol: 13.25%

 

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Heady aromas of elderflower and guava leap from the glass, along with notes of fresh cut grass and citrus.

Appearance: Pale yellow.

Palate: A smooth, juicy palate combines delicious layers of citrus with floral and stone fruit notes, and a vibrant pop of guava. The finish is long and succulent, bursting with energy and expressive charm.

 

Winemakers Comments

The 2025 Marlborough season was generally dry and warm. A mild spring and early summer encouraged naturally high yields, requiring intensive vineyard management to maintain balance and fruit quality. Despite cooler temperatures after Christmas, the fruit ripened beautifully and the first Sauvignon Blanc was picked on 17th March, remarkably similar to the first pick of the 2024 vintage. Harvest unfolded at a measured pace, allowing optimal, unhurried picking decisions. Fruit came in clean, ripe, and in excellent condition, with vibrant acidity and beautifully developed flavours. The resulting wines show outstanding purity, concentration, and varietal expression.

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