Kuraka Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Primary flavours

Gooseberry

Kiwi

Lime

Passionfruit

Grass

Green Pea

Nettle
Details
This is a tried and true style - you know the flavours, and you know you'll love 'em! Leading with an explosion of tropical fruit and green herbs, this wine has a silken texture and is balanced by wonderfully juicy acidity. Plenty to enjoy here, from New Zealand's best known wine region.
Kuraka is a reserve label from Jackson Estate, who have made wine in the Marlborough region for over 20 years. The winery, nestled in the heart of Marlborough, is a testament to the region's world-renowned winemaking excellence. Known for producing high-quality wines that capture the essence of Marlborough’s unique terroir, the Kuraka wines specialise in offering expressive and vibrant flavours, especially of course its standout Sauvignon Blancs. The winemaking team is led by the talented vigneron Matt Patterson-Green, who has extensive experience in across New Zealand. Him and the team are laser-focussed on producing the most flavoursome wines from this little pocket of vinous paradise. The winery benefits from the region’s cool climate and fertile soils, allowing it to create wines that boast fresh, lively flavours and elegant complexity. With a deep respect for tradition and an innovative approach to winemaking, Kuraka offers a true taste of Marlborough's celebrated wine culture, making it a must-visit for wine lovers seeking the finest in New Zealand wines.
Kuraka is a reserve label from Jackson Estate, who have made wine in the Marlborough region for over 20 years. The winery, nestled in the heart of Marlborough, is a testament to the region's world-renowned winemaking excellence. Known for producing high-quality wines that capture the essence of Marlborough’s unique terroir, the Kuraka wines specialise in offering expressive and vibrant flavours, especially of course its standout Sauvignon Blancs. The winemaking team is led by the talented vigneron Matt Patterson-Green, who has extensive experience in across New Zealand. Him and the team are laser-focussed on producing the most flavoursome wines from this little pocket of vinous paradise. The winery benefits from the region’s cool climate and fertile soils, allowing it to create wines that boast fresh, lively flavours and elegant complexity. With a deep respect for tradition and an innovative approach to winemaking, Kuraka offers a true taste of Marlborough's celebrated wine culture, making it a must-visit for wine lovers seeking the finest in New Zealand wines.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low
(under 12%)medium
(12-14%)high
(14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards medium bodied, low sweetness, with medium acidity, very fruity, low tannins, medium alcohol and no oak.
Specs
Region
Marlborough
country
New Zealand
Grape type
Sauvignon Blanc
Wine Maker
Jackson Estate
Alcohol
12.5%
Vintage
2023
Cellar period
3-5 years
Closure
Screw Cap
Production method
Sustainably Made
Temperature
Cold 5°C-8°C
Pairing guide
A good bottle of Sauvignon Blanc is hard to beat, and this release from Jackson Estate has rocketed its way into our favourites this month. Bright, refreshing and packed with zesty flavours, it’s a properly food-friendly bottle that will work with a wide range of tasty homemade dishes. Green bean salads, leafy vegetables, olives, anchovies and all kinds of seafood will work especially well, and it’s also fantastic with grilled chicken breast or white fish fillets with a decent spritz of lemon. Dishes which make soft green herbs and goat’s cheese star ingredients will work brilliantly, and it’s not half bad with your favourite Thai curries, either.
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Food

Lots of Herbs

Salads

Goat's Cheese
Tastes

Light
Moods

Relaxed
Seasons

Spring
Recipe Matches
Wine region

Marlborough, New Zealand
Marlborough is by far and away the jewel in New Zealand's winemaking crown. Situated at the northern tip of the South Island, Marlborough is home to one of the world's most celebrated and popular styles of wine: Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. The region surmises the natural beauty that New Zealand boasts and is now home to over 500 wine producers of varying sizes, from epic, large-scale operations to small, boutique craft producers. Naturally, the region is celebrated for its zesty, pungent styles of Sauvignon Blanc, but the wine train doesn't stop there. Marlborough is also celebrated for very high-quality Pinot Noir and Chardonnay (the latter being some of the most underrated wines in the region). You will also find smaller pockets of Viognier, Riesling and Pinot Gris planted here. Marlborough represents almost 75% of all wine produced in New Zealand.
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