Babich Wines, established in 1916, is one of New Zealand's largest family-owned wine companies with vineyards in Auckland, Hawke's Bay, and Marlborough. They combine the craftsmanship of today with experience won from years of pioneering viticulture and winemaking. Sustainable practices and a willingness to invest in the future ensure that this approach will continue to deliver fine wines which fully reflect varietal and terroir. The family believes that wine is meant to be enjoyed on special occasions as well as on an everyday basis and their portfolio offers of a wide range of high-quality wines at a variety of price points.

Tasting notes

Black Label Sauvignon Blanc offers quintessential varietal notes of gooseberry, lemon, grass, zesty citrus and minerals.

Technical notes

A blend of fruit from estate vineyards, the Black Label Sauvignon Blanc was specifically designed to enjoy with food and as such, is ideally suited for restaurant service. After pressing, the juice was portioned off into two groups. Most of the wines were fermented in stainless steel at cool temperatures to retain crispness and acidity. The remainder fermented in neutral oak barriques, which lent weight and complexity to the wine.