Giesen Sauvignon Blanc 2017
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Pale yellow with green hues. On the nose is green pineapple, crushed nettle, apple, freshly crushed mint, with tropical undertones. Textural mid-palate, fruit sweetness, finished balanced with a clean dry edge, persistent flavor on the finish.
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Aromatic but not bombastic, this shows grapefruit, apple and lemon aromas on the nose that are followed by herbal notes of tomato leaf, mint and grass. There's a focused line of acidity on the palate that cuts through the fruit and rounded texture but doesn't jut out. Drink now–2023.
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James Suckling
A nicely dialed-in sauvignon that has evolved to deliver a handy array of texture and bright, direct fruit in a peach and light mango vein. Good balance. Really fresh. Drink now.
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From the Estate Range to the Single Vineyard Series, Giesen delivers stylish wines that showcase the riches of Marlborough.
Proudly family-owned by three brothers Theo, Alex and Marcel since 1981. Originally from Germany, today the Giesen brothers are the proprietors of 13 vineyards located throughout the highly sought after Wairau Valley, a subregion of Marlborough. The vineyards spread across the length & breadth of the valley giving a range of grape growing conditions and flavor. 20% of Giesen vineyards are certified organic or in transition.
The Giesens are the leading buyers of German 1,000 liter Fuder barrels in New Zealand. The Fuders are coveted in winemaking for the lees influence (due to large dimension across the bottom of the barrel) as well as the lighter oak toasting – which provides an aromatic sweetness. Giesen is known and respected for showcasing Marborough’s unique vineyard and vintage characteristics and to delivering superb vine-to-bottle quality across the range