Pure, polished Marlborough; crisp citrus and tropical fruits grounded by elegant texture and precise acidity. A fresh, beautifully crafted expression of its place.
Pure, polished Marlborough; crisp citrus and tropical fruits grounded by elegant texture and precise acidity. A fresh, beautifully crafted expression of its place.
This 2023 opens with vibrant aromatics of passionfruit, lime zest, and cut grass, layered with subtler “green crunch” notes and floral tropical hints. On the palate, it remains fresh and focused, delivering pineapple, elderflower, and green pea, with lively acidity and a textured mid-palate. A stylish, refreshing white, impeccably judged yet not flashy.
Mahi, a Māori word meaning "work" or "craft", focuses on celebrating vineyard individuality. Fruit from multiple sustainable vineyards across Marlborough is hand‑picked, whole‑cluster pressed, then fermented (11% in older French oak, the rest in cool tanks), with around 39% using native yeasts. Aged on lees for nine months, this method adds texture while preserving fruit brightness and depth.
Serve well-chilled (~8–10 °C). Bright and zesty, this Sauvignon Blanc pairs exceptionally with fresh oysters, ceviche, tangy goat cheese, or tropical-style salads for a crisp and harmonious match.
Wine characteristics
New Zealand
Sauvignon Blanc
2023
Mahi Wine
13.0%
Standard - 75cl
Screw-cap
Tips
How to serve?
Serve chilled
Goes well with
Aperitif
Goes well with
Asian
Goes well with
Cheese
Goes well with
Fish
Goes well with
Salads
Goes well with
Shellfish
Goes well with
Tapas
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Mahi Wine is situated in Marlborough on the north-eastern corner of the South Island of New Zealand. It was established by Brian and Nicola Bicknell in 2001, and in 2006 they purchased the historic winery giving Mahi a home and a sense of place.
The main aim of Mahi is to highlight the quality and diversity of individual vineyard sites in Marlborough. The name Mahi means “our work, our craft” and it was chosen to show that wine is their work, passion and craft while also paying respect to the history of the land and te ao Maori.
Mahi produces multiple single vineyard wines as well as a regional Marlborough range. They source grapes from over eight different vineyard sites across the region having sought out the right sites and planted with the right varieties; a number of these are farmed biodynamically and are certified organic. The primary emphasis for all Mahi wines is texture, that offers true palate satisfaction and that compliment food.
All the wines are made in a ‘hands off’ style to allow the true expression of the vineyard site to shine through. For the single vineyard wines the fruit is hand-picked, whole cluster pressed, fermented using wild indigenous yeast and aged in older French oak.
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A truly iconic New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. The benchmark of the unique Marlborough style that helped create the legendary reputation of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.
