Skip to product information
Isabel Estate Sauvignon Blanc-White Wine-R&H Fine Wines

Isabel Estate Sauvignon Blanc

£21.50
£21.50
Taxes included. Shipping calculated at checkout.
Quantity
  • Country: New Zealand
  • Region: Marlborough
  • Apelltation: Wairau Valley
  • Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
  • Farming: Sustainable and Organic Practices
  • Vintage: 2021
  • Vegan: Yes

Mike Tiller’s childhood dream of flying eventually led him to establish a winery in the Wairau Valley, Marlborough, one of New Zealand’s most celebrated wine regions. In 1980, while piloting over a distinctive plot of land, Mike noticed certain characteristics that piqued his curiosity: frost-resistant vines, fertile soils, and varied aspects. Along with his wife Robyn, they founded the Isabel Estate, named in honor of his mother, and quickly became pioneers in the region.

Isabel Estate is renowned for its diverse terroir, offering cool, dry inland sites, stony early ripening sites, and coastal areas influenced by seabreezes. The vineyards benefit from extended sunshine hours and a long, cool growing season, ideal for cultivating grapes of exceptional quality.

The estate is farmed using a combination of certified organic and sustainable methods, with a strong focus on small-batch winemaking to highlight the region's unique terroir. Isabel Estate Sauvignon Blanc is crafted from 100% estate-grown fruit, ensuring full control over the wine’s expression.

The wine is hand-harvested in the early morning to preserve its freshness and purity. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks with a brief skin contact period to enhance flavor extraction, while 5% of the wine rests in French oak for added texture and complexity. After an average of 6 months of aging, the wine is bottled, revealing an aromatic profile of grapefruit, passionfruit, and tropical fruits, complemented by a herbaceous note. A lively citrus zing, flinty minerality, and a creamy, smooth finish make for a refreshing and satisfying experience.

It’s no surprise that Marlborough’s Sauvignon Blanc has become a global favorite, and Isabel Estate exemplifies the best of what this iconic region has to offer.

GENERAL TEMRS

Some information about your order

Please let us know if you would like a specific note included with your order. We tend to wrap all bottles in paper and reuse wine cases for shipping to keep our carbon footprint low.
Shipping should be automatically adjusted depending on your postcode. Free delivery covers all Liverpool postcodes, and the following Cheshire postcodes: CH41-49, CH60-63. Find out more on our Deliveries page.
We will look to have your delivery with you within 3 working days of receiving the order but please ask if you need it by a certain date and we'll do our best.
We will endeavour to deliver vintages as advertised but they often change faster than we can update (we're pretty slow). So, again, it may be wise to confirm before ordering if you're in need of something particular. Please note: Some bottle images may not show the current vintage.
Surcharges often apply to deliveries outside mainland England so wise to confirm before you order. Indeed, Northern Ireland is beyond us unless shipping charges agreed beforehand.
If something is wrong with your order or it's not what you expected, please get in touch and we'll sort it out. We'll look to rectify any mistakes where possible.