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Alpine Rift Sauvignon Blanc 2025
Vintage Character
Alpine Rift Sauvignon Blanc 2025 comes from a Marlborough season that combined an early start with a measured finish. A mild spring brought flowering forward, followed by a warm December. Cooler weather in January and February then slowed sugar accumulation and extended ripening, before sunny March conditions helped the fruit reach maturity. That sequence supports a wine built around aromatic freshness rather than simple weight. The decisive turn in 2025 came after the cooler January and February: sunny March weather helped complete ripening following the season's slower accumulation of sugar.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
Passion fruit, honeydew melon and ruby grapefruit lead the aroma, with blackcurrant leaf and a touch of jalapeño adding a green, savoury edge. The palate is medium-bodied and dry, with lively acidity giving shape to the generous fruit. Its citrus finish keeps the impression bright and refreshing, while a little textural roundness prevents it feeling severe. Grilled prawns with lemon make a direct, clean pairing; a goat-cheese salad brings a richer contrast while keeping the meal light. Serve chilled, allowing the glass to warm slightly so the fruit and herbal detail can unfold.
Winery Background
Alpine Rift is produced by The Marlborist, whose team combines winemaker Richard Ellis, viticulturist Stu Dudley and brand director Dave Nash. Ellis brings experience from Greywacke and Ata Rangi, while Dudley works closely with growers across the region. The label's established approach includes a portion fermented with wild yeast in old French oak alongside stainless steel, followed by time on lees. That measured use of wood adds texture to a style still defined by Sauvignon Blanc's fruit and freshness.
Alpine Rift Sauvignon Blanc 2025 comes from a Marlborough season that combined an early start with a measured finish. A mild spring brought flowering forward, followed by a warm December. Cooler weather in January and February then slowed sugar accumulation and extended ripening, before sunny March conditions helped the fruit reach maturity. That sequence supports a wine built around aromatic freshness rather than simple weight. The decisive turn in 2025 came after the cooler January and February: sunny March weather helped complete ripening following the season's slower accumulation of sugar.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
Passion fruit, honeydew melon and ruby grapefruit lead the aroma, with blackcurrant leaf and a touch of jalapeño adding a green, savoury edge. The palate is medium-bodied and dry, with lively acidity giving shape to the generous fruit. Its citrus finish keeps the impression bright and refreshing, while a little textural roundness prevents it feeling severe. Grilled prawns with lemon make a direct, clean pairing; a goat-cheese salad brings a richer contrast while keeping the meal light. Serve chilled, allowing the glass to warm slightly so the fruit and herbal detail can unfold.
Winery Background
Alpine Rift is produced by The Marlborist, whose team combines winemaker Richard Ellis, viticulturist Stu Dudley and brand director Dave Nash. Ellis brings experience from Greywacke and Ata Rangi, while Dudley works closely with growers across the region. The label's established approach includes a portion fermented with wild yeast in old French oak alongside stainless steel, followed by time on lees. That measured use of wood adds texture to a style still defined by Sauvignon Blanc's fruit and freshness.
Product details
Wine TypeWhite
WineryThe Marlborist
Grape VarietiesSauvignon Blanc
WinemakerRichard Ellis
CountryNew Zealand
Expert RatingRP 94, JS 91
RegionMarlborough
SweetnessDry
Sub-regionMarlborough
Alcohol Level13
Classification (Ranking)—
Format750ml
Prices
Boozy Cù
Standard delivery 2-5 working days
Vinobuzz Delivery
HK$140
HK$140