Momo
Sauvignon Blanc – 2024
Region: New Zealand
Momo
Meaning ‘offspring’ in Maori, MOMO sprung from Seresin Estate in Marlborough. Now grown up with its own identity and personality, MOMO is youthful, urbane and well travelled, with an easy charm. Seriously stylish, MOMO loves good food and great conversation. Above all, MOMO is about enjoyment – the simple pleasure of good wine.MOMO selects organically grown grapes from a small number of growers and uses minimal winemaking intervention to present wines with honest varietal character and quality. All wines are Vegan friendly as well.
The Wine
Vineyard Profile
Vineyards in the Omaka Valley and Waihopai Valleys, including the famed Raupo Creek, in Marlborough.
- Mixed alluvial soils combined with clay
- Careful vineyard management throughout the growing season
- Vineyards all USA & Bio-Gro NZ Organic certified for several years
Harvest Notes
- Very dry winter and early budbreak
- Strong spring winds with sufficient rainfall
- Textbook Marlborough weather: warm days, blue skies, cool nights
- Harvested at cool temperatures in March & April 2024
- Pressed, steeled and racked into variety of stainless steel vessels
- Long, cool fermentation
- Aged on lees for short period
- Wine stabilized and filtered before bottling
Winemaker's Notes
A true expression of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Delicate aromas of passionfruit, tropical notes and dried herbs. A vivid palate, concentrated and balanced, with a long, mouthwatering finish.
Wine Summary
100% organically grown Sauvignon Blanc grapes; alcohol: 13%; vineyards in Omaka Valley and Waihopai Valley; mixed alluvial soils combined with clay; harvested in March & April 2024; settled and pressed; long, cool fermentation in stainless steel; aged on lees for short period; filtered before bottling; certified Organic by USA & Bio-Gro NZ; vegan friendly.
Technical Information
- 100% Sauvignon Blanc
- Alcohol: 12.5%
- Total Acidity: 6.2 g/l
- pH: 3.18
- Residual Sugar: 2.8 g/l
- Vegan friendly
General Info
| Country | New Zealand | |
| Region | South Island | |
| Appellation(s) | Marlborough | |
| Proprietors | Michael Seresin | |
| Founded | 1996 | |
| Winemaker | Tamra Kelly-Washington | |
| Annual Production | 10,000 9L cases | |
| Farming (Sustainable, Organic, Biodynamic) |
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