2023 Giesen The August 1888 Sauvignon Blanc

Brand	Giesen Wines
Region	Marlborough
Varietal	Sauvignon Blanc
Size	750ml
Alcohol %	13.0%
Vintage	2023
Country	New Zealand
Vegan

The barrel-fermented style of Sauvignon Blanc is fast becoming a favourite among wine lovers who crave more complexity and texture in their whites. Moving beyond the bold passionfruit and green fruit notes of classic Marlborough styles, this approach introduces layers of richness, subtle oak influence, and a creamy mouthfeel, while still retaining vibrant acidity and freshness. The August 2023 release is a stellar example of this refined style. With time in barrel and extended lees contact, it delivers a beautifully balanced wine with understated power and remarkable finesse. This is a Sauvignon Blanc that evolves in the glass—and will continue to impress with a few years in the cellar. Elegant, sophisticated, and quietly compelling—it’s a wine that rewards attention.

Subtle blackcurrant reminiscent of childhood Ribena, with dried herbal and floral notes supported by subtle savoury oak influence.

Impressively powerful and complex with a lovely creamy texture offset by sweet peach, currant and savoury notes working in harmony before a long, biscuity finish. This unique wine calls for a herb-roasted chicken or intensely flavoured seafood dish like oysters with shallot red wine vinegar. Enjoy between now and 2028+ and the recommended serving temperature is 6-8 degrees.