Heaphy Nelson Sauvignon Blanc

A region of broad bays, indigenous forest, and mountains under an intense purity of light, Nelson is blessed with the country’s most sunlight hours, something which over the decades has drawn a community of artists and makers to the region, recognised now as the country’s artistic capital. This vibe continues today, along with wild landscapes for the restless, yet a laid-back beach vibe for those who prefer to rest. What is striking is the quality of the ever-changing light in Nelson, its hills and indigenous jungles heaving with abundant flora and fauna. It is an absolute breath of fresh air and joy to experience. Even Heaphy’s physical address, 4 Sunrise Road, fills the mind with a sense of renewal in this long-established wine country.

Heaphy Sauvignon Blanc is a crisp, textural thing with the region’s signature taut acidity and maritime aromatics. Sourced from Heaphy clay blocks of Sauvignon Blanc with a judicious marriage of the gravellier Waimea Plains fruit this is an expression of Nelson’s bright acidity, with generous depth of fruit and teasing salinity in the finish.