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Split Rock Sauvignon Blanc 2016
Nelson
View awards
- Double Gold, Berliner Wein Trophy, 2016
- Gold, Sydney International Wine Show, 2016
- Blue Gold, Sydney International Wine Show, 2017
At least 2,400 hours of sunshine a year, cool sea breezes and rich soil lend a lemony brilliance to the Sauvignons of Nelson on Tasman Bay. Split Rock from the pioneering Seifried family estate, set up in 1973, also boasts lavish, old-vine intensity.
At least 2,400 hours of sunshine a year, cool sea breezes and rich soil lend a lemony brilliance to the Sauvignons of Nelson on Tasman Bay. Split Rock from the pioneering Seifried family estate, set up in 1973, also boasts lavish, old-vine intensity.
Beyond the Label
Tasting notes
Green pepper, asparagus, gooseberry and refreshing lime flavours
Aroma
Green pea-pod, gooseberry and fresh grass aromas
More information
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White - Dry
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Pale green straw
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Vegetarian
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12.5% ABV
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9.38 Units
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750.00 ml
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31 December, 2019
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Vegan
Cooling sea breezes and abundant sunshine ensure vivacious, ripe fruit in this appetising white. It’s named after the landmark Split Apple Rock in Abel Tasman National Park, where Hermann Seifried built a winery in 1973 with the help of his local church. He’d only arrived in New Zealand three years earlier from Austria, via Germany (where he studied winemaking) and South Africa. He married Kiwi lass Agnes Wilkins, and two years later they realised their shared dream of growing grapes. 1976 was their maiden vintage and 40 years on the Seifrieds are still going strong and racking up a host of awards. Gooseberry fresh Split Rock slips down a treat on its own and partners dishes such as spicy prawns, grilled chicken or creamy pasta.
