COLLAB COMES AWAY SUCCESSFUL

From left: Rob Cameron, Sarah Jessica Parker and Tim Lightbourne.

Sarah Jessica Parker and Invivo’s sauvignon blanc collaboration has proved successful. The Invivo X SJP sauvignon blanc has come away as one of New Zealand’s Top 50 Wines at the annual New World Wine Awards.

The wine, which was tasted multiple times, and blindly by several judges, was described as having ripe peach aromas and zesty lemon, as well as having flavours of passionfruit and mango.

The top recognised sauvignon blanc came from Wairau River Wines, one of Marlborough’s original sauvignon blanc growers.

Other Champion Wines from this year’s New World Wine Awards include:

Champion Pinot Gris: Coopers Creek Select Vineyards ‘Bell-Ringer’ Albariño 2019

Champion Chardonnay: Stoneleigh Rapaura Marlborough Chardonnay 2018

Champion Sauvignon Blanc: Wairau River Sauvignon Blanc 2019

Champion Sparkling Wine: Te Hana Rosé

Champion Rosé: Madam Sass Central Otago Pinot Noir Rosé

Champion Pinot Noir: Wild Grace Pinot Noir 2017

Champion Red Blend: Chalk Hill Grenache Tempranillo 2018

Champion Single Varietal Red: Yalumba Y Series Tempranillo

Champion Shiraz and Syrah: Yalumba Y Series Shiraz Viognier 2018