Babich Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Discover the Babich Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, a wine that embodies the passion and expertise of a family-owned winery. The Babich family has been producing wine in New Zealand since 1916, and their commitment to quality and sustainability is evident in every bottle.

Joe Babich, the current winemaker, has a unique approach to Sauvignon Blanc. He prefers a fuller, riper, and softer style that allows the wine to develop well over time. The latest release of the Babich Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc reflects a rising input of grapes from the company's Cowslip Valley vineyard in the Waihopai Valley, which gives less herbaceous fruit characters than its other Marlborough vineyards.

This smooth wine features strong, ripe flavors of melons and limes, moderate acidity, and a rounded, rich finish. It's a wine with great drinkability and is well-regarded all over the world. The Babich Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is perfect for wine enthusiasts who appreciate a wine that is both approachable and complex.

Story and Heritage

The Babich family has been producing wine in New Zealand for over 100 years. The family's winemaking heritage began in Croatia, where Josip Babich learned the craft from his father. In 1910, Josip immigrated to New Zealand and eventually settled in Auckland, where he started producing wine. Today, the Babich family is one of New Zealand's most respected wine producers, with vineyards in Marlborough, Hawke's Bay, and Auckland.

Traditional Winemaking Process

The Babich family is committed to sustainable winemaking practices. They use natural pest control methods, minimize water usage, and recycle waste. The grapes for the Babich Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc are handpicked and gently pressed to extract the juice. The wine is fermented in stainless steel tanks at cool temperatures to preserve the fruit flavors. The wine is then aged on its lees for several months to add complexity and texture.

Tasting Notes and Food Pairings

The Babich Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc has strong, ripe flavors of melons and limes, with moderate acidity and a rounded, rich finish. It's a wine with great drinkability and

• Pricing For 1-12 bottles, shipping is $6.99 for Auckland, $8.99 for the North Island and $11.99 for the South Island. For 13 or more bottles, shipping is $11.99 for Auckland, $14.99 for the North Island and $17.99 for the South Island.
  
• Timing We estimate delivery to be up to 3-4 working days for urban NZ addresses, and up to 5 working days for rural delivery.
  
• Click and Collect is available from our Albany warehouse shop. See more information here
  
• We do not ship outside of New Zealand.
  
• We are unable to deliver to PO Boxes.

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