Otu Sauvignon Blanc

2022, Marlborough New Zealand

Gold medal (NZ Int'l Wine Show 2022), 5 Stars, 94/100 (Sam Kim)
OTU (pronounced o-two) is Otuwhero Estate and it's named after the mighty Otuwhero River down there in Marlborough
The winemaker is Jeff Clarke - ex-Penfolds, Montana & Church Road winemaker
Jeff is a two time International Winemaker of the Year winner and rated as one of the top six winemakers globally by UK journo Tim Atkin MW!

OTU (pronounced o-two) is Otuwhero Estate and it’s named after the mighty Otuwhero River that runs through the lower valleys of Marlborough. This ancient river provides Otu with vineyards full of rich alluvial gravels and clay soils and along with its remote and rugged coastal setting it’s perfect for producing wines full of intense, ripe flavours! Then throw in a two time International Winemaker of the Year winner and you’re on to a good thing!

Jeff Clarke is the man and he started his winemaking career at Penfolds in Australia before spending 17 years at Montana wines down the road in Marlborough. He’s also spent time with Church Road in Hawke’s Bay, while respected UK wine journo and Master of Wine Tim Atkin named Jeff as one his top six winemakers globally!

This is their Otu Sauvignon Blanc from the 2022 vintage and it took out a shiny Gold medal at the NZ International Wine Show 2022!

A classic lively, zesty, refreshing style Marlborough SauvyB full of passionfruit and lime zest flavours. Just what you want with some fresh kai moana or a summer salad!