Packed with flavors and aromas of lime and lemon, hints of gooseberry and blackcurrant, all supported by a fine richness. Super elegant with a wonderfully long, vibrant finish.
Herringbone Hills is a series of hills whose rippling patterns were created by water flowing down the slopes, carving through the soil over thousands of years. They are located west of the vineyard and run parallel to the Waihopai River in Marlborough, New Zealand’s most renowned wine region.
The grapes for this wine come from stony soils, delivering precisely the lively, super-crisp, and fresh classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc profile—with vibrant flavors and aromas of lemon, lime, and gooseberry.
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WineWherEver
“SUPER JUICY”
An archetypal Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc that bursts out of the glass with notes of green bell pepper, elderflower, blackcurrant bush, and juicy peaches. The acidity is moderate, and fine phenolics create a long finish. This is precision winemaking—super juicy and ultra-aromatic.
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Mad & Monopolet
Which wine do you serve with a dish of steamed white fish in a creamy sauce? You serve this Sauvignon Blanc from Winegrowers of Ara. It practically screams for a seafood pairing—with aromas of citrus, lime, white peach, gooseberry, and green apples. On the palate, it is elegant, fresh, structured, and bursting with acidity and minerality.
About Winegrowers of Ara
Winegrowers of Ara is a Sustainable Winegrowing-certified producer. Out of a total of 1,600 hectares, 420 hectares are currently planted with vines. Their focus is on the classic varieties Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir, planted using the traditional concept of high planting density and low yields to achieve the best and most concentrated juice.
To oversee vineyard management and winemaking, Ara has brought in Dr. Damien Martin from the University of Bordeaux, who has previously achieved significant results in New Zealand. And the wines? Simply fantastic—exceptional quality for the price. Take advantage and enjoy while you can!
Winegrowers of Ara is located in Marlborough and was founded in 2001 by three families who shared a passion for wine and sustainability. The name “Ara” comes from the Māori word for “path” or “route”, reflecting the company’s mission to create a sustainable way forward for the wine industry.
