Wine columnist and connoisseur DENNIS KNILL gives his views on Giesen’s new range of sauvignon blanc wines
Founded by three proud bothers Theo, Marcel and Alex, Giesen Wines are a family enterprise and powerhouse winemakers with over three decades of winemaking experience. From initially planting riesling and chardonnay in Canterbury in the early eighties Giesen went on to secure a vineyard in Marlborough becoming one of the first converts to plant sauvignon blanc in the region.
Today Giesen are industry leaders with an uncompromising drive for quality and innovation resulting in highly awarded premium wines that fuel the fire. Famous for their sauvignon blanc there is far more to this winery with their excellent chardonnay, pinot noir and syrah which are all widely exported.
Duncan Shouler chief winemaker aims and aspirations is to produce exceptional wines under a variety of brands that wine lovers can drink and enjoy. Four of these are Resolute, The August, Ara and Unchartered labels that are setting a high standard of award-winning premium wines from Marlborough, the undisputed wine capital of New Zealand.
Give these wines a whirl, each an ideal choice for summer evenings.
’21 Organic
RRP $40
Dry and moderate driven by a lighter body and style accentuated with a delightful fusion of acidity and a wave of floral fruit that will not disappoint.
’21 The August
RRP $40
Medium to full bodied with a low but crisp acidity and inviting aromas and a bouquet of spice loaded with fruity flavours makes for great balance and appeal.
’22 Ara Single Estate
RRP $20
An appealing full bodied and concentrated example crafted with a crisp dry finish displaying floral and fruit intensity with plenty of flavour on the palate.
’22 Unchartered
RRP $20
Alive with fresh tropical fruit with a light and vibrant bouquet balanced with integrating aromas and flavours leaving a rounded mouth feel on the palate.
