Taumata Sauvignon Blanc | Gisborne New Zealand

£13.10

A great balance between fruit and crispness – for those who prefer their New Zealand Sauvignon not too overtly zingy.

Taumata is the shortened form of the longest place name in the world – a hill near Porangahau, south of Waipukurau in southern Hawke’s Bay.

At 85 characters we reckon it’s also the longest wine brand name in the world: in full and in Maori it is -Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu

This translates into English as “the place where Tamatea, the man with the big knees, who slid, climbed and swallowed mountains, known as ‘land-eater’, played his flute to his loved one.

If you want to try and pronounce it, try: “Tow-ma-ta-fa-ka-ta-ni-ha-na-kor-o-or-ta-ma-te-a-tu-ree-pu-kapi-ki-mong-a-ho-ro-nu-ku-po-ka-ee-fen-u-aki-ta-na-ta-hu”

A great balance between fruit and crispness – for those who prefer their New Zealand Sauvignon not too overtly zingy.

Taumata is the shortened form of the longest place name in the world – a hill near Porangahau, south of Waipukurau in southern Hawke’s Bay.

At 85 characters we reckon it’s also the longest wine brand name in the world: in full and in Maori it is -Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu

This translates into English as “the place where Tamatea, the man with the big knees, who slid, climbed and swallowed mountains, known as ‘land-eater’, played his flute to his loved one.

If you want to try and pronounce it, try: “Tow-ma-ta-fa-ka-ta-ni-ha-na-kor-o-or-ta-ma-te-a-tu-ree-pu-kapi-ki-mong-a-ho-ro-nu-ku-po-ka-ee-fen-u-aki-ta-na-ta-hu”

Origin: Gisborne, New Zealand

Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc

Tasting Notes: Expressive grassy and floral nose backed with hints of citrus. The rounded, fruity palate, reminiscent of honeydew melon, is balanced with crisp pink grapefruit and some herbal notes; followed by a lively, mouthwatering juicy citrus finish.

ABV: 12.5%

Vintage: 2022

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Attributes: Vegan,

Closure: Screwcap

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Sustainability info: GisVin are BRC, SWNZ and WSMP accredited.

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Food pairing suggestions: Serve on its own or with a selection of seafood; it is also a classic match for a goats cheese salad.