Tohu Sauvignon Blanc 2025

Get to know: Tohu Sauvignon Blanc, Manaaki

A crisp, vibrant Sauvignon Blanc from Awatere Valley, one of Marlborough’s most distinctive sub-regions.

Tasting Note

This expressive white bursts with citrus zest, green apple and pineapple on the nose, with subtle herbal notes adding lift. On the palate, layers of lime, pink grapefruit and crunchy apple are backed by fresh acidity and a bright mineral edge. Dry, zippy and pure, it finishes clean with a fine focus and lovely concentration.

Top food pairings:

• Vietnamese summer rolls with mint and lime (vegan)
• Pan-fried fish tacos with coriander slaw
• Goat’s cheese tart or feta and spinach filo pastries

Kate Says

“This is Sauvignon Blanc with real clarity – crisp, fresh and full of personality. It’s got all the tropical brightness you want from Marlborough, with a cooler, more mineral twist. Super refreshing – and just made for sharing.”

Producer Info

Tohu is the world’s first Māori-owned wine company, and their Manaaki range is all about wines made for enjoyment, generosity and connection – perfect for sharing around the table. This Sauvignon Blanc is crafted from vineyards in the Awatere Valley, one of Marlborough’s cooler, drier and windier sub-regions. The ancient river terraces and alluvial soils here help produce fruit with bold flavour, lively acidity and a distinctive saline edge.

2024 was a dream vintage – low yields and loose bunches from a cool spring were followed by warm, dry summer days and cool autumn nights, locking in acidity and fresh aromatics. The fruit was machine-harvested for maximum aromatic expression, fermented cool in stainless steel for 21 days, then matured briefly on lees for texture before blending and bottling in July 2024.

How it’s made:

• 100% Awatere Valley Sauvignon Blanc from upper and lower terrace blocks
• Machine-harvested
• Fermented in stainless steel at low temperatures to retain freshness
• Short lees ageing for added weight and texture
• Filtered but not fined – vegan friendly

Good to know:

• Region: Awatere Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand
• Vintage: 2024
• Grape: Sauvignon Blanc 100%
• ABV: 13%
• Residual Sugar: 4.4g/L (dry style)
• Vegan: Yes
• Style: Zesty, mineral dry white

Why we love it:

This is textbook Marlborough Sauvignon with a refined twist – the Awatere Valley’s cooler climate brings freshness and focus, while Tohu’s careful winemaking makes it effortlessly drinkable. A wine that brings people together – just as the name Manaaki suggests.