If the term ‘Squeal like a pig’ gives you instant flashbacks to the movie Deliverance then we can help you with some vinous therapy. A very smart savvy from the pristine Awatere Valley in home of the Savvy, Marlborough - it's more pristine wilderness than dusty hillbilly country. This is a more mineral laden style ,owing to the prevalence of river gravel in the soil, with the typical core of citrus and passionfruit that characterises the variety. Full of fresh acids and a creamy length it’s the ultimate pairing with a dozen oysters.

The nose has a combination of gooseberry and fresh garden herbs, pungent nettle and passionfruit aroma, underpinned with steely minerality. The palate is clean and linear, with long, chalky acidity. Classic gooseberry and passionfruit flavours combine with mineral characteristics to form a complete and well balanced palate; layered and expressive.