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Discover the Babich Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023, a wine that embodies the passion and expertise of a family-owned winery. The Babich family has been producing wine in New Zealand since 1916, and their commitment to quality and sustainability is evident in every bottle.
Joe Babich, the current winemaker, has a unique approach to Sauvignon Blanc. He prefers a fuller, riper, and softer style that allows the wine to develop well over time. The latest release of the Babich Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc reflects a rising input of grapes from the company's Cowslip Valley vineyard in the Waihopai Valley, which gives less herbaceous fruit characters than its other Marlborough vineyards.
This smooth wine features strong, ripe flavors of melons and limes, moderate acidity, and a rounded, rich finish. It's a wine with great drinkability and is well-regarded all over the world. The Babich Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023 is perfect for wine enthusiasts who appreciate a wine that is both approachable and complex.
Story and Heritage
The Babich family has been producing wine in New Zealand for over 100 years. The family's winemaking heritage began in Croatia, where Josip Babich learned the craft from his father. In 1910, Josip immigrated to New Zealand and eventually settled in Auckland, where he started producing wine. Today, the Babich family is one of New Zealand's most respected wine producers, with vineyards in Marlborough, Hawke's Bay, and Auckland.
Traditional Winemaking Process
The Babich family is committed to sustainable winemaking practices. They use natural pest control methods, minimize water usage, and recycle waste. The grapes for the Babich Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc are handpicked and gently pressed to extract the juice. The wine is fermented in stainless steel tanks at cool temperatures to preserve the fruit flavors. The wine is then aged on its lees for several months to add complexity and texture.
Tasting Notes and Food Pairings
The Babich Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023 has strong, ripe flavors of melons and limes, with moderate acidity and a rounded, rich finish. It's a wine with great drinkability and
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Shipping
- Pricing For 1-12 bottles, shipping is $6.99 for Auckland, $8.99 for the North Island and $11.99 for the South Island. For 13 or more bottles, shipping is $11.99 for Auckland, $14.99 for the North Island and $17.99 for the South Island.
- Timing We estimate delivery to be up to 3-4 working days for urban NZ addresses, and up to 5 working days for rural delivery.
- Click and collect is available from our Albany warehouse shop.
- We do not ship outside of New Zealand.
- We are unable to deliver to PO Boxes. Delivery is via NZ Couriers.
Returns
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We’ll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the ‘Complete Orders’ link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We’ll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we’ve received and processed the returned item.