The Champion Sauvignon Blanc 750ml

🏅 The Champion Sauvignon Blanc

ABV: ~13% (varies slightly by vintage)
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Varietal: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Region / Country: Marlborough, New Zealand (South Island) Riboli Family Wines+2Riboli Family Wines+2

🍇 Wine Description & Viticulture Notes

The Champion is crafted in Marlborough’s famed Wairau plains, on free‑draining, stony soils that stress the vines and concentrate fruit. The vineyard practices include canopy management to expose grape clusters to optimal sunlight while preserving acidity. Riboli Family Wines

The winemaking is reductive (minimal oxygen exposure) and entirely fermented in stainless steel tanks (no oak) to preserve the wine’s aromatic freshness. Riboli Family Wines

👃 Tasting & Aroma Profile

• Nose: Intense tropical fruit aromas — passionfruit, guava — with hints of gooseberry, pink grapefruit, green apple, and lemongrass. Riboli Family Wines+2Riboli Family Wines+2

• Palate: Bold and juicy, with crisp citrus (grapefruit, lime), tropical fruit layers, and a backbone of zesty acidity. Balanced and vibrant, not overly herbaceous. BevMo!+1

• Finish: Clean and lingering, with tropical and citrus notes tapering into a refreshing dry close. Riboli Family Wines+2Grand Wine Cellar+2

In 2023, it scored 85 points & Silver Medal from Tastings—described as having “Thai basil, kiwi, pickled asparagus, and under‑ripe peach” aromatics, with a medium body and “tingling” finish. Tastings

🍽 Food Pairings & Serving Suggestions

This Sauvignon Blanc excels with:

• Shellfish & oysters

• Grilled fish (e.g. snapper, halibut)

• Goat cheese, feta, fresh chèvre, or salty cheeses

• Asian cuisine: Thai green curry, lemongrass chicken, Vietnamese salads

• Mexican dishes with citrus, salsa verde, or ceviche

Serve chilled (~ 45–50°F / 7–10 °C) in a non‑too-fine white wine glass to preserve aromatics and let acidity shine.

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