Uncharted Sauvignon Blanc
Uncharted Sauvignon Blanc
Uncharted Sauvignon Blanc
Giesen Uncharted

Uncharted Sauvignon Blanc

Passionfruit, pineapple and guava layered with fresh citrus and subtle mineral notes. A concentrated, crystalline expression of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.

Giesen Uncharted Sauvignon Blanc 2024 is sourced from multiple premium vineyard sites across the Awatere and Wairau Valleys in Marlborough. Awatere Valley fruit, grown in cooler, windier conditions at higher elevation, contributes texture and mineral drive. Wairau Valley parcels bring tropical fruit and lively citrus notes.

To craft a Sauvignon Blanc with intensity, purity and texture, selected parcels were fermented at relatively cool temperatures using chosen yeast strains. This approach helps preserve aromatic lift and keep the fruit profile clean and vibrant. After fermentation, the wine spent time on fine lees to build complexity and mouthfeel. This lees contact adds subtle weight and softness through the mid-palate while maintaining the wine’s bright, fresh finish. The wine was then prepared for bottling with the aim of retaining its concentrated fruit character and crystalline expression.

Region, Marlborough
Country, New Zealand
ABV, 13.2%
Dietary, Gluten Free
Size, 750ml
Closure, Screwcap
Food Match, Fresh Snapper Ceviche or Seasonal Salads with Bright Citrus Dressing
Tech Specs, pH 3.4 • TA 7.1 g/L • Residual sugar 3.2 g/L

Uncharted Sauvignon Blanc Tasting Note 2024

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Reviews

Cameron DouglasMaster Sommelier

"A calm satin textured bouquet leading to ripe citrus, soft sage and basil herb qualities, mineral, lees and youthful varietal appeal. On the palate - tense, vibrant, fresh and youthful with a core of fresh white peach, lemon, sage and mineral flavours. The firm youthful texture with acidity and fruit spice, lees and moderate alcohol dovetail nicely into a lengthy, balanced and true Sauvignon Blanc finish."

Winestate New Zealand

"Already delicious, this distinctive Awatere Valley wine was hand-picked and handled in a mix of stainless steel tanks, French oak barriques and German oak fuders. Bright, light/green, it is a ripely scented, lively, medium to full-bodied wine, with very good intensity of fresh melon, passionfruit and herb flavours, balanced acidity and a dry finish."

Joelle Thomson

"This newly released wine from Giesen is part of a range created to help wine drinkers better understand the idiosyncrasies of Marlborough's subregions. The Uncharted Sauvignon Blanc is made with grapes grown in the Awatere Valley, a slightly cooler, drier and windier location with higher elevation than most of Marlborough's vineyards. The result is a refreshingly citrusy Sauvignon with bold aromas of kaffir lime, lime zest and green apple, balanced by a smooth finish. Super drinkable now and will definitely hold for another three to four years."

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