" We were first to recognise Marlborough’s potential for exceptional wine, planting this variety on Brancott Vineyard. Brancott Estate wines are named in honour of this, our original Marlborough vineyard. 2010 was a magnificent vintage with the fruit ripened to perfect conditions. This impressive, fullbodied Sauvignon Blanc is handcrafted from grapes grown on our key Marlborough vineyards that have delivered a rich, expressive and flavoursome wine.
In this wine, green olives and herbaceous aromas with underlying fennel notes dominate the nose. The palate is flavoursome showing a rich concentration of pure Marlborough Sauvignon characters. The fresh capsicum
notes are complemented by an oily texture and tantalising minerality, held together by a crisp acidity that leads to a lingering finish. This wine is a perfect accompaniment for pan-fried herb
polenta cakes, roasted red capsicum and sweet onions, basil pesto and roasted tomato relish. Though made to drink
whilst it is young and vivacious, this wine may be cellared for up to three years to develop further complexity." ~ Winery notes