2024 Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc

Kevin Judd’s Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc is one of Marlborough’s benchmarks, showing how much nuance the region’s flagship variety can have when handled with care. The 2024 vintage follows that same path – intensely aromatic but balanced, ripe yet precise.

Fruit was sourced from a handful of mature vineyards in the Southern Valleys and the lower Wairau. The parcels were mostly fermented in stainless steel, with a small portion in old oak to build texture and complexity. As always, it’s less about punchy fruit and more about layering and shape.

In the glass, it’s classic Greywacke – citrus zest, passionfruit, lemongrass and a hint of flint. The palate is juicy but refined, balancing bright tropical fruit with a fine, chalky finish. It’s refreshing without being simple and shows just how good Marlborough Sauvignon can be when it’s made with a bit of restraint.

96 points
"A stroll through an island rainforest is the best way to describe this wine."
- Shanteh Wale (Halliday Wine Companion)