Giesen Sauvignon Blanc 2016
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
Over the last decade, I have enjoyed a lot of New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs. Out of the many countries where this grape variety is readily grown—including France, Spain, Chile, South Africa, Italy, and the USA—New Zealand has been one of my favorite choices. The 2016 Giesen is truly excellent. This wine excels in purity of fruit. It is loaded with grapefruit peel, dried herbs, and a pleasing bouquet of flowers, and is one of the best examples in the marketplace. Pair with linguine and mussels in a garlic white wine reduction sauce, and you will understand why I feel this way. (Tasted: June 26, 2017, San Francisco, CA)
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From the Estate Range to the Single Vineyard Series, Giesen delivers stylish wines that showcase the riches of Marlborough.
Proudly family-owned by three brothers Theo, Alex and Marcel since 1981. Originally from Germany, today the Giesen brothers are the proprietors of 13 vineyards located throughout the highly sought after Wairau Valley, a subregion of Marlborough. The vineyards spread across the length & breadth of the valley giving a range of grape growing conditions and flavor. 20% of Giesen vineyards are certified organic or in transition.
The Giesens are the leading buyers of German 1,000 liter Fuder barrels in New Zealand. The Fuders are coveted in winemaking for the lees influence (due to large dimension across the bottom of the barrel) as well as the lighter oak toasting – which provides an aromatic sweetness. Giesen is known and respected for showcasing Marborough’s unique vineyard and vintage characteristics and to delivering superb vine-to-bottle quality across the range