From snow capped mountains to endless coastline,
our native Toi Toi expresses itself distinctively across
New Zealand. This adaptability is the inspiration
for our wines – crafted from New Zealand’s best
grape growing regions. Proudly family owned and
sustainably produced – protecting our lands for
future generations.
Wine Notes
Fabulously aromatic paw paw, yellow nectarine, feijoa and lime
zest with aromas of basil and dill. The concentrated palate delivers
terrific fruit power and an elegant structure with juicy acidity,
making it instantly appealing – Tim Adams, Winemaker
Viticulture and Winemaking
We craft Toi Toi Sauvignon Blanc from three Marlborough vineyards,
each of which bring their own expression to the wine;
BROOKDALE VINEYARD in the Southern Valley’s delivers tropical,
ripe citrus and herbaceous notes.
UTAWAI VINEYARD nearer to the coast brings more herbaceous
notes and a minerality.
CALROSSIE VINEYARD with it’s low cropping hill site located in
a secluded valley between the Wairau and Awatere Valley gives
powerful fruit showing capsicum, wet stone and nettle flavours.
WREKIN ROAD in the Upper Brancott Valley brings vibrant passion
fruit, stone fruit, and gooseberries. Zingy and fresh.
Our goal is to bring these incredible flavours from
the grape to the bottle with as little input as possible.
This starts by harvesting in the cool of evening to help retain
fruit purity and flavours. Each vineyard is picked progressively
as it reaches optimum ripeness. On average, each vineyard is
picked 3-4 times. This provides multiple flavour profiles and
blending components with which to create the Toi Toi style of
Sauvignon Blanc.
In the winery the wine is given 2-3 hrs of skin contact and then
gently pressed. This helps add structure to the wine and no fining
means we retain more of the grape’s natural flavours. The wine is
fermented in stainless steel tanks with an array of yeasts; some
to enhance aromatics and some to provide savoury notes, weight
and structure.
The final result is a wonderful Marlborough regional
expression, with stunning aromatics, texture and fine acidity.
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