Cable Bay Cinders Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc

Cable Bay Cinders Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc captures the purity and tension of Marlborough’s Awatere Valley. From organically grown fruit on ancient alluvial terraces, this wine is a seamless fusion of vibrant fruit, mineral drive and coastal freshness — a beautifully expressive, finely textured Sauvignon Blanc.

Tasting Notes & Experience

From the first swirl, this wine reveals lime zest, guava and passionfruit layered over riverstone flint and subtle salinity. The palate is finely structured and chalky, showing vibrant acidity and mineral persistence. Lees ageing adds complexity and supple weight, leading to a long, refreshing finish reminiscent of lime sorbet and sea breeze.

Key Details

• Winery: Cable Bay
• Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
• Region: Awatere Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand
• Vintage: 2023
• Alcohol: 13%
• Volume: 750 ml
• Other: Certified Organic; Sustainable Winegrowing

Craftsmanship & Story

Planted in 1996 on fossil-rich riverstone terraces beside the Awatere River, the Cinders Vineyard reflects Cable Bay’s dedication to organic and regenerative viticulture. Hand-harvested fruit is gently pressed and cool-fermented in stainless steel to preserve purity, before resting six months on lees for texture and depth. The result is a wine of precision, minerality and elegant balance — a true expression of place.

Special Features

Organically grown on Cable Bay’s own vineyard, this wine combines Old World finesse with New World brightness. Its coastal influence, low yields and fine lees ageing create remarkable clarity and structure — a distinctive, mineral-driven Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc of exceptional poise.

Recognition & Accolades

Widely praised for its purity and finesse, Cinders Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc continues to affirm Cable Bay’s reputation for crafting expressive, terroir-true wines.

• 93/100 Points – Cameron Douglas MS (2023 vintage)
• 5 Stars – Michael Cooper (2023 vintage)
• 88/100 Points – Bob Campbell MW (2022 vintage)
• 5 Stars & 94/100 Points – Sam Kim, Wine Orbit (2021 vintage)
• Gold & Trophy – Best Marlborough Wine in Show – China Wine & Spirits Awards (2021 vintage)
• Gold Medal – China Wine & Spirits Awards (2021 vintage)

Such consistent recognition highlights the vineyard’s coastal precision and the winery’s mastery of organic Sauvignon Blanc.

Food Pairings

Vibrant and mineral-driven, this wine is superb with fresh oysters, sashimi or pan-seared scallops in lemon butter, where its zesty acidity enhances ocean flavours. It also complements goat-cheese salads with citrus vinaigrette or the aromatic spice of Thai green curry and Vietnamese spring rolls. Elegant, refreshing and effortlessly versatile.

Perfect for Gifting or Sipping

Pure, expressive and beautifully balanced — a thoughtful gift or a refined choice for those who appreciate Marlborough Sauvignon Blancs of texture and precision.

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