Bristed Brothers Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

The Bristed Brothers are a bit of a legend in Marlborough. For one thing, they planted vineyards way before anyone else, so these vines are some of the oldest in the region. The brothers are also, at 70, renowned for some crazy capers. They sail boats down the local Taylor river and sometimes take to the sky in a biplane they built themselves! They've been selling their grapes to a famous cellar for years, but were hugely excited about the proposition of having their own name on the label. Launched in 2019, this is the third release from a high quality vintage (a cyclone just missed South Island), so expect an abundance of gorgeous ripe guava, mango and lime fruit, with a touch of grassy freshness. Great on its own or with spicy stir fry.