Vicarage Lane Sauvignon Blanc
Origin
Sauvignon Blanc is traditionally the wine of the Loire Valley in France and wines characteristic of this area are Sancerre and Pouilly Fumé Blanc. Both styles are dry and the final flavour profile reflects the growing season, the soil type and structure.
It is also found in the Graves and Sauterne area of the Bordeaux. Here it is combined with Semillon to produce sauternes that are sweet in finish.
In New Zealand, Sauvignon Blanc made up 78% of the national vineyard crop and 89% of total wine exports in 2024. Most of this is from the renowned soils of Marlborough, where recent years have seen a significant increase in annual new plantings, to attempt to satisfy world demand for the much vaunted product.
Vicarage Lane Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Harvest: Machine harvested on 14 and 20 March 2024.
Viticulture Notes: Produced by acclaimed New Zealand winemaker Alan McCorkindale using carefully selected parcels of fruit from Vicarage Lane’s own vineyards to produce wine most redolent of the Marlborough tradition. 2024 was an excellent vintage for Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Wines are high quality and ageing very well.
Winemaking: Fermented in stainless steel tanks at a temperature of 12°C to maximise primary fruit aroma and flavour. Fined using bentonite clay to ensure the wine remains vegan-friendly.
Bottled: From January 2025
Released: February 2025
Wine Analysis:
Total Alcohol 13.1 %v/v
Titratable Acid 6.7 g/L
Total Sugar 3.04 g/L
Tasting Notes: Pale straw colour, intense aromas of lime, fresh passionfruit, black currant leaf and mango, palate has fine minerality, purity and concentration, and very persistent fruit flavours. Beautifully balanced, and drinking well now.
Food Matches: Serve chilled on its own, or match with seafood or poultry served with fresh vegetables, creamy pasta sauces, or try it with pasta tossed with pesto and asparagus. A beautiful match with goat cheese. Excellent aperitif.
Our Awards
- Gold, Korea Wine Challenge 2026
- Golden Award, The Lithuania Wine Tasting Championship 2025
- Silver, The 2021 Marlborough Wine Show
- Gold, Wines of the Year Competition 2021 in Finland
- Silver, NZ Aromatic Wine Competition 2019
- Bronze, International Wine Challenge 2019
- Silver, NZ Wine of the Year Awards 2018
- Bronze, International Wine Challenge 2018
Sauvignon Blanc 2016
- Pure Bronze, 2016 Air New Zealand Wine Awards
- Commended Award, International Wine Challenge 2017
Sauvignon Blanc 2015
- Silver, International Wine Challenge 2016, London
- Pure Bronze, 2015 Air New Zealand Wine Awards
Sauvignon Blanc 2014
- Pure Bronze, 2014 Air New Zealand Wine Awards
Sauvignon Blanc 2013
- Pure Bronze, 2013 Air New Zealand Wine Awards
Sauvignon Blanc 2012
- Pure Gold, 2012 Air New Zealand Wine Awards
Sauvignon Blanc 2011
- Pure Silver, 2011 Air New Zealand Wine Awards
Vineyard Tours & Wine Tastings
Vineyard tours and wine tastings are organised by appointment only.
The length of our wine tours/tastings are flexible. They can last from 1 hour up to 2.5 hours. Totally depends on how many questions the attendees have and how much time they have available.
You can submit a booking request via the contact form or via email and we'll be in touch to make arrangements.
Where to Buy Our Wines
Vicarage Lane Wines are available for purchase online and in stores.
Please note that each of these stores may NOT stock all varieties of our wines.
NEW ZEALAND:
➩ Glengarry Wines
FINLAND:
➩ Alko [Multiple varieties]
LATVIA:
➩ Spirit & Wines [Vicarage Lane Bubbly Sauvignon Blanc]
➩ Spirit & Wines [Vicarage Lane Sauvignon Blanc]
➩ Vynoteka Latvia [Vicarage Lane Bubbly Sauvignon Blanc]
If you're interested in stocking our wines in your store or restaurant, please submit an enquiry via the contact form.