Eaton Thistle Hill Single Vineyard Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018 $48 
The Hickman family have been growing grapes on their farm ‘Taimate’ since 2006, and their sauvignon has been singled out by winemaker Mike Eaton as being ‘so good, it deserves ‘single vineyard’ status.’ Delicately hand-harvested, the whole bunches are gently squashed in a traditional basket-press and then fermented with wild yeasts before going through a malolactic process to inject a creamy layer into the soft herbaceousness. Its marathon-like length of flavour makes it cohabit charmingly with ceviche and cucumber-chilli dressing. Drink now through 2022.
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