Tinpot Hut Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is a wine from Tinpot Hut Wines, Marlborough (Blind River/Awatere Valley and Wairau/Southern Valleys), New Zealand.
A textured, aromatic Marlborough Sauvignon with vibrant nose character showing blackcurrant leaf and freshly cut herbs. The palate is complex and well balanced, with racy acidity carried by underlying mineral and saline notes, finishing long, fresh and elegant.
The Story: Tinpot Hut was founded in 2003 by winemaker Fiona Turner and her husband Hamish at their Home Block vineyard in Blind River, Marlborough; the name references a historic musterers' hut in the high country.
Serving Suggestion: Classic pairing with shellfish, goat's cheese, green vegetables and light seafood dishes such as ceviche or grilled fish.
Producer: Tinpot Hut Wines
Country/Region: New Zealand, Marlborough (Blind River/Awatere Valley and Wairau/Southern Valleys)