ROHE RAPAURA SAUVIGNON BLANC

RAPAURA SUB-REGION

one of the oldest and most recognised sub-regions of Marlborough, formed on the floodplain of the Wairau River. Our vineyards are located in the eastern part of Rapaura, with deep, even, fertile soils which grow strong vines that can be dry-farmed.

TASTING NOTES

Vibrant aromas of black and white currant follow through to the palate with a layer of stone fruit and refreshing acidity. This wine is immediately appealing but will continue to evolve over the next five years.

VINTAGE REPORT & WINEMAKING

2025 was a vintage where patience was rewarded. Spring's warm weather created ideal growing conditions and abundant crop loads, which we carefully reduced to enhance fruit quality. January's cool temperatures extended the fruit ripening period, enhancing pallet weight and aromatic intensity. Benefiting from ideal weather, we commenced harvest in mid-March, methodically working block by block as each reached optimal conditions. Once harvested, the fruit was gently pressed. Juice was fermented in stainless steel, with selected yeast strains to enhance aromatics, thiol development and palate weight. After fermentation, the best parcels were selected before the wine was kept on lees for three months, prior to bottling.

UNLOCK THE SUB-REGION

ROHE Rapaura Sauvignon Blanc by Rapaura Springs

2025 TASTING NOTE

2024 TASTING NOTE

2023 TASTING NOTE

ACCOLADES & REVIEWS

Highest Scoring NZ Sauvignon Blanc, 96 points & Gold | Decanter World Wine Awards 2025
"An unmistakable passionfruit, lime flower, angelica and basil fragrance wafts liberally over the nose and sinks into the steely, mineral palate. Long and salivating."

95 points & gold | International Wine Challenge 2025 
"Lovely tropical notes of passionfruit and pineapple on a lively fresh palate. A true classic style with balance and a beautiful refreshing finish."

Gold | Marlborough Wine Show 2025
"Mineral and herbal. Very well balanced with great poise. Lemon balm and passionfruit skin. A hit."

92 points & premium | Cameron Douglas MS, 2025
"Distinctive, tropical fruits and fresh red apple, grassy and herbaceous, vibrant and attractive bouquet. A lovely example of the variety and sub-region with flavours and textures that engage the senses. Fresh, fruity and tropical with a sweet bell pepper vegetal quality alongside flavours of passionfruit and lychee nut, pineapple and classic gooseberry. Refreshing, balanced, well made and ready to drink."

92 points | The Real Review, 2025
Balanced between the tart gooseberry, herbaceous freshness and a savoury, ripe, lees-built complexity, this classic, fruit-driven sauvignon balances a sliver of sweetness with lingering salinity on the finish. Flavoursome while being transparent, this crisp, refreshing wine should be enjoyed in the near term."

Gold | Sauvignon Selection by CMB, 2025

93 points | New Zealand International Wine Show 2024