Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc
Kevin Judd is arguably the most famous exponent of Sauvignon Blanc on the planet…he knows how to invest the variety with considerable complexity, using wild yeast to add extra nuances to the exotic lime, gooseberry and stone fruit flavours. Long and very satisfying.
93 Points, Tim Atkin, TIMATKIN.COM
95 points Bob Campbell
Sophisticated, complex barrel-fermented sauvignon blanc. It is easy to see why this label has attracted a cult following—it is different, distinctive and very appealing. Impressively textural wine that retains its varietal identity while offering so much more than simple fruit flavours.
93 points Wine Spectator
Distinctive, aromatic and complex, with honeysuckle, candied ginger and a drizzle of wildflower honey. Reveals ripe melon, dried fennel and yellow apple notes that mingle with marmalade, tangerine and a touch of mango on the juicy finish. Drink now
Country: New Zealand Region: Marlborough
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc Vintage: 2023
Colour: White Style: Dry
Producer: Kevin Judd
Description:
Created from select parcels of fruit grown in prime vineyard sites; this is a deliciously aromatic, finely balanced wine. An exuberant style, steeped in grapefruit, lemon and stone fruit character – a sauvignon blanc with considerable concentration and minerality, yet retaining the freshness and zest expected of the variety. This is a mouth-filling, multi-layered wine with considerable ripeness and palate structure, balanced by juicy acidity and a refreshingly crisp flinty finish.
Tasting Note:
Aromatic nose of ripe exotic fruits. Full-bodied with full flavours of apples and pears leading to a long finish. This is a lovely wine with breed and class. Very well priced.
Food Matches: Seafood / Shellfish / Turkey / Aperitif
Kevin Judd is one of Marlborough’s pioneer winemakers whose career is intrinsically linked with the global profile of New Zealand wine. Kevin was born in England and grew up in Australia, where he studied winemaking at Roseworthy College and first made wine at Reynella in South Australia. He moved to New Zealand in 1983 and joined Selaks Wines. Subsequently, he became the founding winemaker at Cloudy Bay, a pivotal role during which he directed the company’s first 25 vintages. In 2009 he established his own label, Greywacke, named after New Zealand’s prolific bedrock. Alongside winemaking, Kevin has developed a parallel career in photography. For over two decades his evocative images have appeared in countless publications worldwide. His first book was the The Colour of Wine, a photographic essay on the vineyards of Marlborough. His second book The Landscape of New Zealand Wine was published in 2009 to considerable acclaim. Kevin and Kimberley live in the Omaka Valley overlooking Marlborough’s picturesque vineyards, the inspiration for both his passions.
