Matua Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
Matua Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is where New Zealand sauvignon blanc started — 750mL at 13% ABV, from 60+ vineyards in Marlborough's Wairau and Awatere valleys, made by the Spence brothers' pioneering winery founded in 1974 — and you can order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 13% (current US release)
- Size: 750mL — screw cap
- Origin: Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand; fruit from 60+ Wairau and Awatere vineyards
- Winemaking: Batch-processed; cool fermentation in stainless steel with house yeasts; rested on light lees
- Heritage: Founded 1974 by Bill and Ross Spence — New Zealand's first Sauvignon Blanc producer ("Matua" is Maori for "head of the family"); now part of Treasury Wine Estates
- Touch: Snowflake "chill check" label turns blue when the bottle is ready to pour
The Original New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
Before Marlborough was a wine region, the Spence brothers made the first Sauvignon Blanc there — and Matua has defined the style ever since: bursting lemon citrus, passionfruit, and basil over blackcurrant leaf and nettle, crisp and vivid. The grapes come from over sixty vineyards across the Wairau and Awatere sub-regions, fermented cool in stainless steel and rested on light lees for texture. Explore the sauvignon blanc collection or Matua Wines at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Bursting with ripe lemon citrus, passion fruit, and basil, with grapefruit, blackcurrant leaf, nettle, and green melon. Crisp, with a lingering finish.
How to Enjoy
Serve well chilled — the snowflake on the label turns blue when it's ready. Pair with seafood, salads, sushi, or light Asian dishes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was New Zealand's first Sauvignon Blanc producer?
Matua — founded in 1974 by brothers Bill and Ross Spence.
What does it taste like?
Lemon citrus, passionfruit, and basil, with blackcurrant leaf, nettle, and a crisp finish.
Is it from Marlborough?
Yes — fruit comes from 60+ vineyards in Marlborough's Wairau and Awatere valleys.
What is the ABV?
13% ABV for the current US release, 750mL.
The one that started it all — order Matua Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.