{"product_id":"shearwater-marlborough-sauvignon-blanc-2024","title":"Shearwater Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinery Background and History\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eShearwater is a wine label under Astrolabe Wines, founded by the Yealands \/ Wakawaka family in Marlborough, New Zealand. The brand aims to showcase Marlborough’s vibrant Sauvignon Blanc and other varietals in a fresh, expressive style. Astrolabe has a reputation for exploring cool-climate sites, careful vineyard sourcing, and modern cellar practices. The Shearwater line is positioned to capture stylistic clarity, aroma brightness, and approachable drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProducer and Wine Maker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eProduced by Astrolabe \/ Shearwater, the winemaking team emphasizes minimalist intervention to preserve aromatic lift. They manage canopy, yield, picking timing, and ferment in stainless steel to protect varietal character. For this vintage, they blend small amounts of other varieties (see below) to support texture and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVineyards and Micro Climate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFruit is sourced from vineyards in Marlborough, especially in the Wairau and Awatere valleys, where cool nights and sunny days provide ideal conditions for Sauvignon Blanc. Soils are well-drained alluvial loams and gravel. The maritime influence tempers extremes, giving the grapes a long ripening season while preserving acidity and aromatic intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinification \u0026amp; Aging Methods\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHarvested by machine, juice is cold settled or “floated” to clarify, then cool-fermented in stainless steel tanks. No oak maturation is used—100% of the wine is kept in stainless steel to preserve freshness. The wine is bottled under screwcap to retain aromas. According to a retailer listing: residual sugar 3.89 g\/L, total acidity 7.01 g\/L, pH 3.29.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBright pale straw color. On the nose, tropical fruit notes (pineapple, passionfruit), fresh herbs, and hints of citrus. On the palate, crisp acidity, flavors of green apple, lime zest, tropical melon, and herbal undertones. The finish is clean, refreshing and lively.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood \u0026amp; Wine Pairing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePairs beautifully with fresh seafood (oysters, scallops), sushi, ceviche, green salads with citrus dressing, goat cheese, or Thai cuisine. Also excellent with shellfish in light white wine sauces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eService Methods and Temperatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eServe chilled at \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e8-10 °C\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Use a white wine glass that can concentrate aromatics. No decanting needed. Once opened, consume within 1-2 days for best vibrancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage and Aging Potential\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBest enjoyed young, within \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e3–5 years\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e of vintage. It will retain freshness and aromatics in those early years. Longer storage may soften vibrancy and tropical notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape Varietals \u0026amp; percentage used\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e97% Sauvignon Blanc, 1% Riesling, 1% Chardonnay, and 1% Gewürztraminer\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eABV (Alcohol by Volume)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e13.0 %\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jebsen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47922273517782,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/ShearwaterMarlboroughSauvignonBlanc_fc7effbb-413c-40aa-aa11-542422cfd975.png?v=1773668075","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/shearwater-marlborough-sauvignon-blanc-2024","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}