Little Beauty
About Sauvignon Blanc
In the Little Beauty vineyard, Sauvignon Blanc is the dominant variety making up 75% of our production. But for context, this is just a mere 0.10% of Marlborough’s overall production. Infinitesimal on a global scale.
We’re exactly ‘what it says on the tin’ – little and beautiful!
Q&A with Little Beauty
Q: Why the world love affair with Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc?
A: Because it’s an out-and-out happy wine. It’s like drinking sunshine in a glass, provoking thoughts of warm, summer days. It’s aromatic and mouthwatering. Bursting with flavour; herbal tones like tomato leaf, basil. Exotic fruits – think passion-fruit, mango or guava. And there’s the distinctive aromas of river stone from where the vines live.
Did you know?
Marlborough is one of the sunniest places in the world to grow grapes, 2400+ hours of sunshine in Marlborough annually. World critics and viticultural experts alike agree Marlborough is heaven for a Sauvignon Blanc vine. Sitting at the foot of the mighty Southern Alps, the Little Beauty vineyard benefits from being sheltered from Ocean winds. The vines are planted on ancient river terraces meaning the soils are stony and free-draining, with pristinely pure water running beneath.
Food pairing ideas
Fruits of the ocean
Crayfish, Abalone/Paua, Languostine, Scallops, Prawns, Scampi, Oyster.
White Meat
Poussin, Pork.
Vegetal
Fennel, pea, snow-pea, asparagus, tomato.
Herbs
Mint, coriander, basil, dill, tarragon, lemon-grass, lime-leaf.
Spices
Cumin, fenugreek, coriander, mustard seeds, cardamon.
Fruits
Pineapple, mango.