Neal Ibbotson and his wife Judy were among the earliest private grape growers in Marlborough, first planting vines in 1978 and founding partners of the Delta Wine Company. They built a state-of-the-art winery in 2005, where Delta wines have been crafted from the 2015 vintage onwards. Winemaker Heather Stewart has led a remarkable journey — from art history and a Master's in Psychology, to travelling the world, to a cellar-hand vintage in Marlborough that ignited her passion for wine. She completed a Graduate Diploma in Oenology, spent ten years at Saint Clair Family Estate, and has worked vintages in Chianti Classico and California's Santa Ynez Valley before joining Delta in 2015. About This Wine A classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc made by one of the region's most talented winemakers. Vegan-friendly and crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this is a wine of real vibrancy and precision — everything you want from New Zealand's most celebrated white wine region. Tasting Notes Colour: Pale gold with a fresh, bright appearanceNose: Classic and vibrant — fresh herbs, tropical mango, lychee, and pineapple, with citrus and a mineral wet stone notePalate: Crisp and crunchy with citrus and tropical fruit, excellent acidity, and a clean mineral finishFinish: Fresh and persistent with a clean, zesty close Food Pairing A natural match for grilled fish, seafood, and fresh salads. The herbaceous freshness and tropical fruit also make it excellent with Asian cuisine and goat's cheese. Details Grape: Sauvignon BlancRegion: Marlborough, New ZealandFarming: VeganStyle: Crisp Refreshing WhiteServing Temperature: 8–10°CAlcohol: 13%Bottle: 75clDrink: In the next two years
