VITICULTURE Located at the top of the South Island, Marlborough wine region is perfect for producing cool climate styles. Marlborough is one of New Zealand’s sunniest and driest places with a long growing season and strong diurnal temperature variation. This leads to wines with high acidity, fruit driven flavours and intense varietal characters. Reaching New Zealand shores in 1838, pioneering French missionaries founded a legacy. From their many accomplishments, now interwoven throughout history, came New Zealand’s first winery, Mission, in 1851. Their inspiration, a legacy we continue.
New Zealand Winegrowing
Central to the success of New Zealand as a world-renowned wine growing region is the temperate maritime climate and the free- draining alluvial soils. The growing season is long, providing perfect conditions for slow ripening and full flavour development. Cool nights and warm days retain fruit acidity which lends a freshness and vibrancy, highly characteristic of New Zealand wine styles.
Sustainability Practices Mission has strong sustainability credentials as a founding member of Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand and holding ISO 14001 environmental certification since 1998. In 2007, the Mission winery underwent a multi-million dollar upgrade designed to maximise energy and water efficiencies. Today, Mission is proud to produce some of New Zealand’s finest wines in the most environmentally friendly manner.
Fresh lemon notes that highlight pure pear aromas. The French
oak barriques enhances the complexity and texture. The wine
was aged on yeast lees for a short time giving optimum
balance, complexity and a full mouthfeel.
Cellar potential
Enjoy now or in the next five years.
Alcohol percentage
13.5%
Residual sugar
4.3g/L
Acidity
5.6g/L
REGION
Our Marlborough Vineyard – Awatere Valley
At the top of the South Island, Marlborough is internationally recognised for its crisp, aromatic wines – especially Sauvignon Blanc. It’s one of the sunniest, driest areas in New Zealand, with strong diurnal temperature swings that intensify flavour.
