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Masters of Sauvignon Blanc and Innovation!
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Overview: The Giesen family relocated to New Zealand’s South Island from Germany in 1981 charmed by the natural beauty, climate and winegrowing possibilities. Today, 40 years later, Giesen is one of New Zealand’s top 10 wineries and their estate is comprised of 700+ acres and 13 unique vineyards spanning the breadth and diversity of Marlborough.
The three entrepreneurial brothers, Theo, Alex and Marcel, continue to innovate with their signature variety, Sauvignon Blanc and are the world’s first to introduce a zero alcohol Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.
Region: Marlborough: New Zealand’s world-renowned Marlborough region is best known for its distinct Sauvignon Blanc. Located at the northeastern tip of the beautiful South Island, its bright sunshine, low rainfall, refreshingly cool-climate and diverse soils make it ideal for vibrant aromatic and distinct wines. The Wairau, Awatere and Southern Valleys are the preeminent subregions of Marlborough. The flagship vineyard, Clayvin, is Marlborough’s first hillside vineyard and is considered one of the region’s finest.
Hawkes Bay: Hawkes Bay wine region is located on the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island. The climate is maritime, notably warm and temperate, ideal for rich and flavorful wines, notably Chardonnay, Cabernet and Syrah.
Masters of Sauvignon Blanc: The Giesen brothers are passionate about exploring all angles of Sauvignon Blanc – a truly prolific endeavor. From the ever popular, fresh and vibrant stainless steel Estate Sauvignon Blanc, to explorations with French barriques, German fuders and granite tanks; from single vineyard studies to select vineyard blends; from 0% alcohol, low-alcohol and organic offerings to a heady late harvest botrytis, the Giesens have truly left no Sauvignon Blanc stone unturned.
LOCATION: NZ Marlborough and Hawkes Bay
FOUNDED: 1981
PROPRIETOR: Giesen Family
Key Words: New Zealand, Marlborough, Sauvignon Blanc, Awarded, Leadership, Zero Alcohol, Low-Alcohol, Non-Alcohol
WINEMAKER: Duncan Shouler
