{"product_id":"2024-greywacke-kevin-judd-sauvignon-blanc","title":"2024 Greywacke Kevin Judd Sauvignon Blanc","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarlborough Sauvignon Blanc Reimagined by the Man Who Made It Famous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy Wine Man on Greywacke\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKevin Judd is one of the most important figures in New Zealand wine history. As the founding winemaker at Cloudy Bay from 1985, he was the architect of the wine that put Marlborough — and New Zealand — on the world wine map. After two decades building one of the world's most recognised wine brands, Judd left to do something more personal: establish Greywacke, his own estate, and make Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc entirely on his own terms. The result is a wine that carries all the knowledge and experience of those Cloudy Bay years, but with a more considered, textural, and individual approach. Hand-harvested fruit, wild fermentation, and careful, minimal-intervention winemaking produce a Sauvignon Blanc of greater depth, complexity, and natural expression than almost anything else in Marlborough. This is the next chapter of the story Kevin Judd started in 1985.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright pale straw in the glass, with a nose that is expressive yet composed. Citrus, passionfruit, and fresh herbs lead, with white peach, gooseberry, and a subtle mineral thread adding layers of quiet complexity. On the palate, the wine is focused and layered — the fruit is pure and well-defined, the wild fermentation adds a natural texture and depth that sets it apart from more conventional Marlborough styles, and the fine acidity drives the wine to a clean, dry, and persistent finish. Refined over intense. Textural over sharp. A Sauvignon Blanc that leans toward sophistication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \u0026amp; Drinking Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight to medium-bodied with citrus, stone fruit, and subtle herb notes. Fine acidity and a natural textural quality provide balance, depth, and a clean, dry finish. Drinking beautifully now and will hold well over the next 2–3 years. Serve well-chilled at 8–10°C. Allow the wine to open slightly in the glass to reveal its full aromatic detail and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA natural partner to fresh \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mymeatman.com\/collections\/seafood\"\u003eseafood\u003c\/a\u003e — oysters, sashimi, and grilled prawns are outstanding matches. Also excellent with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mymeatman.com\/collections\/salmon\"\u003esalmon\u003c\/a\u003e with a citrus or herb dressing, goat's cheese, Vietnamese spring rolls, and light \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mymeatman.com\/collections\/chicken\"\u003echicken\u003c\/a\u003e dishes. The wine's texture and natural complexity also make it a rewarding aperitif on its own, where its balance and depth can be fully appreciated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy This Is a Smart Buy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eHK$219\u003c\/strong\u003e, Greywacke delivers a more considered, textural, and individually crafted Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc — from the man who literally invented the style — at a price that makes it an outstanding premium everyday option. This is a wine with genuine winemaking intelligence behind it: hand-harvested, wild-fermented, and made with the kind of care and attention that most producers at this price point simply don't apply. For those who want more from their Sauvignon Blanc, this is the answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for a Different Style?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"\/products\/2024-cloudy-bay-marlborough-sauvignon-blanc-1\"\u003e2024 Cloudy Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/a\u003e — the benchmark Marlborough style that Kevin Judd helped create; more vibrant, tropical, and immediately expressive\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"\/products\/2023-dog-point-marlborough-sauvignon-blanc\"\u003e2023 Dog Point Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/a\u003e — organically grown, mineral, and dry; a similarly serious Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc from two other ex-Cloudy Bay alumni\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"\/products\/2025-shaw-and-smith-sauvignon-blanc\"\u003e2025 Shaw + Smith Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/a\u003e — a restrained, precise Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc; a New World alternative for those who prefer citrus clarity over tropical fruit\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLife's too short for bad wine.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Wine Man","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44419438248005,"sku":"WHSBNZ24GK00750","price":219.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/6194\/1061\/files\/greywackesauvignonBlanc_8b964692-4922-444f-8045-230cc32564cd.jpg?v=1766118719","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineman.com\/products\/2024-greywacke-kevin-judd-sauvignon-blanc","provider":"My Wine Man","version":"1.0","type":"link"}