Tasting Notes
Organic. As you would expect from a producer of Corofin’s calibre, Meltwater’s Marlborough Sauvignon hits all the right notes, with considerably more texture and interest than this category typically delivers. Based on low-cropping, certified-organic blocks in central Wairau Valley and Omaka Valley, the wine gets the Roll Royce treatment: hand-harvest, wild ferment and eight months on lees in tank. It’s a gorgeous release for this label, with ripe citrus and stone fruit moderated by tangy energy, supple texture and joyous drinkability. Beautifully done. A rose amongst thorns. - Importer Note
Corofin is a boutique Marlborough winery founded in 2014 by Mike and Anna Paterson, with a focus on single-vineyard Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Mike, who spent many years as a winemaker at Neudorf in Nelson, created Corofin to highlight the subtleties of Marlborough’s vineyard sites rather than produce region-wide blends. Grapes are sourced from carefully selected family-owned vineyards in the Wairau, Southern Valleys and coastal subregions, where low-intervention farming practices emphasise soil health and fruit balance.
In the cellar, the approach is deliberately restrained: hand harvesting, wild fermentation, gentle extraction and judicious use of oak ensure wines of purity and finesse. Each bottling is made in small quantities, designed to express the nuances of soil, aspect and microclimate rather than cellar technique.
Corofin has quickly earned a reputation as one of Marlborough’s most thoughtful small producers, creating wines that balance elegance and freshness with a strong sense of place.
| Product Type | Wine White Sauvignon Blanc |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Marlborough |
| Winemaking Practices | Minimal Intervention |
| Vineyard Practices | Organic/Biodynamic |