WHY FERNZ?
This eco-friendly wine is produced with sustainable winemaking practices both in the vineyard and at the Winery. Driven with intense gooseberry aromas supported by hints of blackcurrant. On the palate citrus and lime flavors are married with complex stone fruit qualities. These classical Marlborough flavors are concentrated and intense, matched with fine acidity making wine with great balance and length.
PROFILE: Pale, straw color. Ripe gooseberries, herbal aromas, and tropical fruit.
STYLE: Richly textured, crisp, and refreshing. Light and dry with some acidity. 100% Sauvignon Blanc.
PAIRING: Enjoy with seafood, poultry, acidic and grilled foods.
APPELLATION: Marlborough, New Zealand
13% Alc. By Vol.
Bottled at the edge of the Wairau River, a special place for growing grapes and a unique place that combines the very best of Marlborough’s soil, climate and terrain.
FAMILY OWNED, ESTATE GROWN AND BOTTLED WINE
Nestled at the top of the South Island in New Zealand, Marlborough — the country’s largest wine region.
Recognized internationally for its distinctive pungency and zesty fruit flavors, Marlborough continues to establish a strong reputation for its Sauvignon Blanc wines. Caressed by year-round sunshine and cool nights, the region’s climate helps build and maintain the notable flavors that make the wine capital of New Zealand famous.
For over 30 years, our grapes have been able to retain both a fresh, vibrant flavor and a crisp herbaceous character, thanks to the region’s distinctive day-to-night temperatures. The strong contrast between warm, sunny days to fresh, chilly nights promote invigorating flavors and help balance acidity levels.
Wrapped in free-draining, earthy ground, this region’s soil allows our viticulturist to control the vigorous vines for optimum taste and quality.
With its breathtaking beauty, fertile plains and thriving vineyards, Marlborough has plenty to offer, whether it be prancing to the sounds of a spectacular cove, biking across the legendary Queen Charlotte Track, or savoring an award-winning Sauvignon Blanc.
Accolades
“What a pleasure to find a throwback release of Marlborough Sauvignon that’s unapologetically pungent, tart, and dry in aftertaste. The category boomed commercially on a worldwide scale by picking riper fruit and finishing the wines with residual sugar, making them suitable for cocktail-style sipping but reducing their value with food. This is all about dried herbs and citrus fruit with zesty acidity. An oyster lover’s dream.” 93
93+ Gold Medal,
2023 Tasting Panel Magazine
Silver Medal,
2020 Winemaker Challenge
International Wine Competition
Bronze Medal,
Sauvignon Blanc 2018
Sunset Wine Competition
Critics Gold,
Sauvignon Blanc 2018
Critics Challenge International Wine Competition
Silver Medal,
Sauvignon Blanc 2018
LA International Wine Festival
Silver Medal,
2021 Beverage Testing Institute
Silver Medal,
2020 Toast Of The Coast
Double Gold,
Sauvignon Blanc 2017
WSWA
90pts!
Sauvignon Blanc
2016 - 2017
Beverage Tasting Institute
World Wine Championships Award: Gold Medal – Exceptional – Best Buy
Bronze Medal,
Sauvignon Blanc 2018
Decanter World Wine Awards
Critics Silver,
Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Critics Challenge International Wine Competition
91pts!
Gold Medal,
2018 World Wine Championships, Tastings
Best Buy, “Exceptional”
90pts
Gold Medal,
Sauvignon Blanc 2017
The Tasting Panel
85Pts
Sauvignon Blanc 2016,
86Pts,
Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Wine Spectator
Silver Medal,
Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Riverside International Wine Competition
Fernz + Great Food
Sauvignon blanc is many people's favorite wine but what type of food pairs with it best?
As with other grape varieties its style varies markedly from one part of the world to the other - from the crisp minerally whites of the Loire to the exuberant gooseberry and passionfruit flavors of sauvignons from New Zealand's Marlborough region.
Although many are interchangeable so far as food pairings are concerned others suit specific types of dishes and ingredients.
In general, the high acidity of Sauvignon Blanc has the ability to make most foods shine, much as lemon complements many dishes. The acidity pairs well not only with fried foods but with foods that are intrinsically more difficult to pair due to such elements as the chlorophyll of green vegetables or the umami of rich dried or dry aged foods. Acidity also balances out salty and cured foods.
These are the aristocrats of white fish wines. Dry, austere, and crisp. Sauvignon Blancs are the wines to reach for when serving lean, white fish cooked simply.
Flounder, halibut, walleye, snapper, raw clams, or oysters all do well with these wines. Alternatively, you can use these wines to cut through the natural fat in some fish, such as striped bass, catfish, lobster, or mussels.
Sauvignon Blanc + Seafood
Some More Pairings
Thai Basil Salmon Curry
Why This Works
"A lean, dry and exotic style of sauvignon blanc, this bottle will perfectly complement the various spices and flavors found in different Thai dishes,"
Honey, Butter, Garlic Shrimp
Why This Works
This bottle's generous tropical flavors give it a kick that make it a nice match for dishes with garlic or herbs,"
Korean Avocado Tuna Sushi Roll
Why This Works
"Crisp, cool climate white wines always are a go-to pick for sushi, they accentuate the flavors without overpowering them."
Slow Cooker Herbed Chicken & Rice Pilaf
Why This Works
"The fattiness of the chicken allows the wine's acidity to shine through beautifully,"
Spciy Fish Tacos with Tequila Lime Pickled Pineapple
Why This Works
"Fernz is light and fresh and is great with food pairings that accentuate its delicate flavors,"
Fernz Makes Amazingly Awesome Cocktails
Sauvignon Blanc is easy drinking. It’s light and crisp, pairs with darn near everything, and comes cheap. But on the occasions that you want something stronger, it’s easy to mix up a cocktail that evokes the white wine’s grassy, funky, lightly fruity flavors. Sauvignon Blanc drinkers will love these six tasty cocktails that don’t take much more effort to make than popping a cork