Babich Wines Black Label Sauvignon Blanc, 2024

Exotic and poised New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc

Opens with perfumed passionfruit, honeysuckle and cut grass aromas. Rich in tropical fruits on the palate with guava, mango and gooseberry complimented by a wet-stone minerality. Plenty of depth here and all with hint of jalapeño spice on a long finish

Cellaring: Now to 2027

Food Pairing: Chicken korma, grilled swordfish, veal w/ peppers & mushrooms

STORY BEHIND THIS WINE

The Babich family has been making wine in New Zealand since 1916. This gives them the distinction of being New Zealand’s most experienced family-owned winery. Commercial wine-growing in the region really only got going in the 70s so this is a family with historic roots. They are now one of New Zealand’s largest producers as well as being one of the most awarded. Owning various sites across some of New Zealand’s most important wine regions, they are trendsetters in terms of defining the classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc profile we all know and love.