{"product_id":"lord-rutherford-sauvignon-blanc-2022","title":"Lord Rutherford Sauvignon Blanc 2022","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBrightwater Vineyards’ Flagship Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne of the final releases from one of Nelson’s most iconic boutique wineries.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eFor more than 30 years, Gary and Valley Neale quietly built Brightwater Vineyards into one of New Zealand’s most respected family-owned wineries. From their home on Nelson’s Hope Plains, they earned a reputation for producing elegant, expressive wines that regularly attracted five-star reviews, gold medals and international acclaim.  \u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eNow that remarkable chapter has come to an end.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eWith the founders retired and the estate moving into its next era, these are among the final bottles produced under the original Brightwater ownership.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eFor those who appreciate New Zealand’s great boutique wineries, this is more than a Sauvignon Blanc.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eIt’s the closing chapter of an iconic Nelson wine story.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy You Might Love This\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eIf your experience of Sauvignon Blanc has been all sharp acidity and grassy flavours, Lord Rutherford will surprise you.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eThis is Sauvignon Blanc with \u003cb\u003edepth, texture and generosity\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eYou’ll probably love it if you enjoy:\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e✓ Fuller-bodied Sauvignon Blanc\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e✓ Ripe tropical fruit rather than aggressive herbaceous flavours\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e✓ Wines with richness as well as freshness\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e✓ Elegant whites that become even better with food\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e✓ Premium boutique wines that over-deliver\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eRather than shouting for attention, Lord Rutherford is quietly confident - layered, balanced and beautifully complete.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat Does It Taste Like?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eExpect aromas of \u003cb\u003eguava, passionfruit and ripe citrus\u003c\/b\u003e, leading into flavours of \u003cb\u003emango, blackcurrant and concentrated tropical fruit\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eLees ageing adds texture and richness, while the crisp mineral finish keeps everything fresh, precise and wonderfully balanced.  \u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eThis is a Sauvignon Blanc with substance.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy It’s Different\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eLord Rutherford isn’t Brightwater’s standard Sauvignon Blanc.\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eIt’s their flagship.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eOnly the finest vineyard parcels were selected, with careful leaf plucking and bunch thinning to maximise flavour concentration before gentle winemaking and lees ageing created additional texture and complexity. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003ePeter Saunders described it simply as: \u003cb\u003e“A touch of class.”\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCritically Acclaimed\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e★★★★★ \u003cb\u003e95 Points - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e★★★★★ \u003cb\u003ePeter Saunders\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e★★★★½ \u003cb\u003eMichael Cooper\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eMichael Cooper described the wine as \u003cb\u003eweighty, concentrated and vigorous\u003c\/b\u003e, with punchy herbaceous flavours, excellent balance and a lingering finish. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect With\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh oysters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeafood pasta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoats’ cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSummer entertaining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOr simply enjoy a glass on its own and discover why Nelson Sauvignon has long been prized for its richness and balance.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Rare Opportunity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eThis isn’t a clearance wine.\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eIt’s Brightwater’s flagship Sauvignon Blanc.\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eFollowing the retirement of the founding family, we’ve secured one of the final parcels from the original Brightwater era.\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eOpportunities like this don’t come along often.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eExceptional Value\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRRP:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e$27.00\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWine Central Price\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e$11.99 per bottle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e$10.99 per bottle when you buy any 12 bottles\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou Save Up To 59%\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy We Think You’ll Love It\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eIf you’ve ever wished Sauvignon Blanc could be just a little richer, a little more refined and a little more food-friendly, Lord Rutherford delivers exactly that.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eIt’s the flagship wine from one of Nelson’s benchmark boutique producers, offered at a price that reflects a unique moment in the winery’s history - not the quality in the bottle.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen these final bottles are gone, so is the original Brightwater story.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Brightwater","offers":[{"title":"Single Bottle","offer_id":42937246318686,"sku":"BRIGHW-LRSAB-22","price":11.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 Bottle Case","offer_id":42937246351454,"sku":"BRIGHW-LRSAB22-12B","price":131.88,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7329\/files\/BRIGHW-LRSAB-22.png?v=1782263241","url":"https:\/\/www.winecentral.co.nz\/products\/lord-rutherford-sauvignon-blanc-2022","provider":"Wine Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}