2021, Spoke Brink Sauvignon Semillon, Spoke Wines
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At a glance
- Grape
- Semillon
- Region
- Marlborough, New Zealand
- Alcohol
- 13.00%
- Body
- Full
- Acidity
- High
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Drink
- Medium (5-10 yrs)
- Pairs with
- Poultry, Seafood
Why this wine
Sauvignon Blanc blended with Semillon and barrel-worked, which is white Bordeaux's formula and almost unheard of in Marlborough. Textured and savoury rather than green. The most interesting white in this batch.
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Description
How it tastes
Textural and expressive, this full-bodied organic Sauvignon Semillon reveals lemongrass, white peach, and lanolin notes with hints of struck match and remarkable balance. Complex and alluring with aromas of citrus peel, lemongrass, and white peach interwoven with lanolin, flint, and a subtle struck-match nuance from wild barrel fermentation. Generous and layered, offering creamy texture and savoury depth. Notes of lemon curd, ripe peach, and gentle toastiness are balanced by fresh acidity and mineral drive, culminating in a long, focused finish of precision and poise. Contains sulphites. Information provided to the best of our knowledge at time of publication and subject to change by vintage.
The producer
Located in Marlborough's Dillon's Point subregion, the Glover family estate has been a pioneer of sustainable viticulture since the 1980s. Fourth-generation farmer-turned-winemaker Ben Gloverâ an inaugural Len Evans scholar and one of New Zealand's most respected winemakers leads the **Spoke** project alongside Master of Wine Liam Steevenson. Their shared philosophy centres on ethical and environmentally responsible winemaking, creating wines that express both power and place with minimal intervention. Certified organic since 2020, Spoke crafts aromatic, textural wines that embody precision, complexity, and a sense of quiet confidence.
Food and drinking
Good with poultry and seafood. Ready now, and will hold for a few years yet. Serve at 10–12°C.