2022 Momo Sauvignon Blanc

100% organic Sauvignon Blanc from vineyards in Omaka Valley, Wairau Valley and Waihopai Valley; mixed alluvial soils combined with clay; harvested in March & April; settled for 72 hours; long, cool fermentation with native yeasts in stainless steel; aged on lees for short period; filtered before bottling; certified Organic by Bio-Gro NZ; vegan and vegetarian friendly. Momo is an entry level Sauvignon Blanc at the iconic New Zealand estate, Seresin. Made from estate and some purchased grapes, the wine is treated and vinified the same way as the estate’s top cuvées. 

Tasting Notes

A refined, yet wholly classic Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough. Densely aromatic, with lush notes of passionfruit, tropical fruits and dried herbs. The palate is vibrant and balanced, yet dry with ripe sherbet-like acidity giving great length.

About Momo 

MOMO, meaning offspring in te reo Maori, offers a first taste of Seresin Estate wines. Located in Marlborough, New Zealand, Maori referred to our region as ‘Kei puta te Wairau’ or ‘the place with the hole in the cloud’ referring to the topography of the valley. Running west to east towards the coast, we are protected by the Richmond Ranges to the north and the Wither Hills to the south. High sunshine hours, a cool growing season and low rainfall have proven to be an auspicious combination, producing vibrant wines with acidity and depth. Made with organic grapes selected from Raupo Creek vineyard and a small number of growers, MOMO wines are nurtured into the bottle with a gentle hand. The philosophy of minimal intervention is employed throughout the wine-making process resulting in vivid, youthful wines that show honest varietal character and quality. Mindfully crafted for a true expression of the fruit and land, MOMO is set to become an everyday favorite. Suitable for Vegans.  Winemaker Tamra Kelly-Washington began her tenure at Seresin Estate/ Momo wines early in her career. She graduated a top scholar from Lincoln University with a degree in Viticulture and Oenology and worked harvests at Serevin/Momo. After winemaking at the Estate, she pursued winemaking at numerous properties across the globe. Tamra spent time working in the USA and Italy for 7 years, becoming Head Winemaker for a property in Sicily with secondary sites in Puglia and Tunisia. The following 10 years were spent establishing and leading winemaking operations at Yealands Estate in New Zealand.