Zephyr Sauvignon Blanc MK III 2023

The Glover family were one of the first to plant grapes in Marlborough’s Dillons Point sub-region in 1988, just as winemaking in the region was taking off. Nineteen years later, led by eldest son Ben, the family launched Zephyr, a range of single vineyard wines from their family farm. The name Zephyr means a gentle breeze, inspired by the prevailing wind that moderates their vineyards. It is also symbolised by the car of the same name. One of the original Glovers (Owen’s grandfather) owned one, and today their ‘company vehicle is the winged 1965 Mark 3 Zephyr. They also produce a very popular Zephyr MKIII Sauvignon Blanc. Through sustainable practices (plus more than 50% of their wines are certified organic), and a focus on expressing the unique characteristics of their vineyards, Zephyr produces wines that resonate with consumers worldwide.

The grapes were hand-picked from the 1.5-hectare Rabbit Island block within the Glover family's Kerseley Estate Vineyards in Dillons Point, planted in 2006. After whole-bunch pressing, the juice was deliberately exposed to oxygen to further reduce methoxypyrazine content, before being transferred directly into neutral French oak barrels, each over a decade old, where spontaneous fermentation occurred. The wine matured on its lees in neutral oak barrels, developing a creamy texture and enhancing flavour integration. Prior to bottling in September 2023, the wine underwent cold stabilisation and filtration but was not fined.