• STORY: No empty promise, but a living credo! With the first planting of Sauvignon Blanc in Marlborough in 1975, Brancott Estate paved the way to today's success. The uniquely fragrant variety of aromas with a crisp, mineral structure now stands for one of the most popular wine styles worldwide. The Pinot Noir solidifies the perception of Brancott Estate as a premium winery.

• VINIFICATION: After the selective harvest, the grapes are gently pressed and fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Developed consciously without the use of wood, this drop is full of fruit and refreshing liveliness.

• AROMA: Bouquet of fruity aromas of plums, cherries, blackberries and hints of vanilla.

• EVALUATION: The nose is reminiscent of ripe blackberries and delicate vanilla, it is elegant on the palate and crowns the pleasure with a stylish finish.

• SERVING RECOMMENDATION: Pasta with mushrooms, duck breast in rosemary jus and baked potatoes, grilled salmon with vegetables.

Behind every pioneer is an inspiring, exciting and multi-faceted story. The von Brancott Estate began in the Marlborough region of New Zealand's South Island in the early 1970s. It was the first winery to cultivate the Sauvignon Blanc grape variety, which nobody thought was suitable for this. Brancott Estate followed his instincts, believed in his vision, listened to his heart and received gold at the New Zealand Easter Show for the first vintage. Since then, time has not stood still on Brancott. Convinced that Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir are the best varietals for Marlborough's terroir, they remain at the heart of the estate. But rather than resting on the laurels of countless medals and awards, the Brancott Estate is still pioneering in planting new varietals, demonstrating the wine region's full potential.