2022 Tohu Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, Awatere Valley, South Island New Zealand

Tohu is one of New Zealand’s most celebrated Sauvignon Blanc producers — and this 2022 Awatere Valley expression is a stunning showcase of why Marlborough is the world’s benchmark for the variety. Tohu is also New Zealand’s first Māori-owned winery, bringing a deep connection to the land and a commitment to sustainable farming that shows in every bottle. Crisp, aromatic, and alive with the kind of tropical and citrus intensity that makes Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc so irresistible — this is a wine that delivers on every level.

Wine Details & Tasting Notes

Tasting Notes: Pale gold with intensely aromatic notes of passion fruit, grapefruit, lime zest, and a hint of fresh herbs and white flowers. On the palate, it’s dry and refreshing with electric acidity, a light, crisp texture, and a long, vibrant finish. Awatere Valley Sauvignon Blanc at its most expressive — pure, precise, and utterly delicious.

• Origin – Awatere Valley, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
• Producer – Tohu Wines; New Zealand’s first Māori-owned winery, sustainably farmed
• Varietal – Sauvignon Blanc (100%)
• Style – Dry white wine
• ABV – 13.0%
• Certification – Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand

Food Pairing

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc’s explosive aromatics and bright acidity make it one of the world’s great food pairing whites. This Tohu pairs beautifully with fresh goat cheese, oysters, and grilled shrimp. It’s a classic match for asparagus, green salads, and herb-forward dishes. Also wonderful alongside sushi, Thai green curry, and Vietnamese spring rolls. The tropical fruit notes make it a particularly stunning match for dishes with mango, lime, or coconut. For a simple but perfect pairing: a glass of this Sauvignon Blanc, a plate of fresh oysters, and a warm summer evening.

• Pairs well with: Fresh goat cheese, oysters, grilled shrimp, asparagus, green salads
• Also great with: Sushi, Thai green curry, Vietnamese spring rolls, mango dishes, light pasta
• Serve at: 45–50°F — well chilled to preserve the explosive aromatics

Occasion

This is your go-to warm-weather white and your year-round crowd-pleaser. Perfect for outdoor entertaining, summer dinners, and gifting the Sauvignon Blanc lover who appreciates wines with both exceptional quality and a meaningful story. A standout choice for anyone who wants to support indigenous-owned businesses in the wine world — and a guaranteed hit with guests of all palates.

Wine Producer / Historical Notes

Tohu Wines holds a special place in New Zealand wine history as the country’s first Māori-owned winery, founded in 1998 by three iwi (tribal) groups with deep roots in the Marlborough and Nelson regions. The name “Tohu” means “sign” or “mark” in Māori — a fitting name for a winery that has made its mark on the world stage. Tohu farms sustainably, certified under Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand, reflecting a deep respect for the land that is central to Māori culture and values. The Awatere Valley, a sub-region of Marlborough, produces Sauvignon Blanc of exceptional intensity and precision — and Tohu is one of its finest interpreters.

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