Swiftsure Marlborough Sauv Blanc 2023

Swiftsure Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Swiftsure is a pure expression of Sauvignon Blanc and place—a wine designed to transport your senses to a land of beauty and refinement. Crafted with precision and care, this inaugural release exemplifies the vibrancy, complexity, and elegance that have made Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc world-famous.

Tasting Profile:
Aromatic and intensely varietal, Swiftsure bursts with an abundance of tropical fruit, crisp citrus, and punchy jalapeño, complemented by fresh herbs and a subtle saline minerality. The palate is refined and textural, offering layers of vibrant passionfruit, zesty lime, and green capsicum, all carried by bright acidity and a lingering, sophisticated finish.

Critical Acclaim:
⭐ 95/100 Points – Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier (Nov 2023)
"Complex and enticing bouquet of fresh lemon, apple, fine lees complexity, and tropical fruit laced with fresh green herbs and pineapple. Crisp, dry, detailed, and fruity, with a lush and textured mouthfeel. Balanced and well made with a long finish. Best enjoyed 2023–2029."

⭐ 93/100 Points & 4 Stars – Bob Campbell, MW, The Real Review (Aug 2023)
"Punchy, aromatic, silken-textured Sauvignon Blanc with tropical fruit/passionfruit, cut grass, lime, lemongrass, and oyster shell flavours supported by vibrant acidity. A bright, fresh wine in a classically Marlborough style."

⭐ 90/100 Points – James Suckling
⭐ 4.5 Stars – Michael Cooper (Dec 2023)
"Full of youthful vigour, this pale, aromatic, medium to full-bodied Sauvignon Blanc delivers fresh, penetrating, green capsicum-like flavours, vague salty notes, and a crisp, dry, persistent finish. An auspicious debut."

Winemaking:
Sourced from Marlborough’s Southern Coast Vineyard and the Waihopai Valley, the fruit was machine-harvested in the cool early hours to preserve purity and freshness. A long, cool fermentation in stainless steel enhanced the wine’s aromatic intensity, while precise blending added richness and depth.

Swiftsure 2023 is the beginning of an exciting new chapter in premium Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Enjoy now or cellar through 2029.