Lofthouse Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Lofthouse Vineyard and wine label shares the name of its founders Rod and Di Lofthouse, an English couple (from Leeds, Yorkshire) who moved to New Zealand in the mid 1980's and bought a vineyard, having absolutely no winemaking experience whatsoever. They relied on their neighbours advice and assistance, creating a wine (de Gyffarde) that became somewhat iconic. The wine was so successful that the Giesen brothers, a well-known Marlborough wine producing family, offered to buy their estate. Today, world-class Sauvignon Blanc is still made from the same Marlborough vineyard that the Giesen brothers bought from Rod and Di many years ago. In the glass, this is a textbook representation of everything people love about the region. It delivers punchy aromas of freshly crushed nettle, bright lemon, and lively citrus fruit. The palate is wonderfully invigorating, driven by a sharp, crisp acidity that leaves a brilliantly clean finish. It is a superb bottle to keep chilled in the fridge, pairing perfectly with fresh goat cheese, grilled seafood, or a simple summer salad.
