Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand is an integral part of the future of New Zealand wine production, and Babich Wines developed the first vineyard in New Zealand to achieve registration. With our ongoing commitment to protect the environment, through implementing sustainable practices in all our vineyards, it was a logical progression to move to the next step and investigate the benefits of an organic approach to viticulture. Our Headwaters Vineyard is farmed in compliance with organic standards.

Grape:

Gruner Veltliner

Region:

Marlborough

Vineyard:

Headwaters Vineyard

Recommended Food:

Babich Grüner Veltliner is a versatile wine that would pairs well with a variety of dishes, from fish to chicken to ham.

Recommended Cellaring:

0-5 years

Production Notes:

The parcel of fruit was hand harvested from our certified organic block within the Headwaters Vineyard. The grapes were quickly crushed and pressed into stainless steel tanks, where the juice was fermented at controlled cool temperatures to capture the intense varietal flavours. Strict organic procedures were followed at all times. The wine was bottled soon after completing fermentation.

Technical Notes:

Alcohol: 12.0%
TA: 4.4g/l
pH: 3.27
Residual Sugar: 1.8g/l

Tasting Notes:

White musk, laced with pepper over slate and Kawakawa leaf. Well weighted and tightly structured with baked apple notes, a ton of spice and a definite mineral note. Finish is fresh, lingering and dry.