{"title":"Catalina Sounds | Marlborough","description":"\u003cp\u003eCatalina Sounds was founded in 2005 with a singular vision: to produce the best wines in Marlborough. Named after the majestic Catalina flying boats that crossed the South Pacific during and after World War II, the winery takes its identity from the iconic Marlborough Sounds at its doorstep — and from a belief that great wine is inseparable from place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased in the Waihopai Valley, Catalina Sounds produces Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris from estate and carefully selected grower vineyards across the Southern Valleys and central Wairau Plains. Over 60% of fruit comes from the Southern Valleys, where clay-rich soils deliver mineral focus and mid-palate texture that sets Catalina Sounds apart from the broader Marlborough field.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe winery is certified with Appellation Marlborough Wine — one of the region’s most rigorous quality benchmarks — and accredited with Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand. Alongside the flagship range, Catalina Sounds produces Sound of White, a single-vineyard expression from the estate, and sister brand Crowded House.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are wines of genuine restraint and regional integrity. Built on two decades of single-minded focus on Marlborough.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"crowded-house-sauvignon-blanc-2025-marlborough","title":"Crowded House Sauvignon Blanc 2025 | Marlborough","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrowded House Sauvignon Blanc 2025 bursts with freshly squeezed lime, snow pea and ripe passionfruit on the nose — crisp and lively on the palate with crunchy green apple, white peach and a whisper of fresh herbs carried by bright minerality to a clean, refreshing finish of outstanding Marlborough distinction. Classically Marlborough. 13.5% alc. 750ml. Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrowded House Sauvignon Blanc 2025 pours a luminous pale straw with glinting green highlights of exceptional clarity and cool-climate vibrancy, reflecting the outstanding quality of fruit drawn from sustainable vineyards in the Wairau Valley — the birthplace of classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, where free-draining soils and long sunny summers consistently deliver wines of rare freshness and enduring regional distinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAroma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassically Marlborough and instantly engaging, the nose opens with freshly squeezed lime, snow pea and ripe passionfruit of exceptional cool-climate brightness and Wairau Valley purity. An aromatic profile of outstanding vibrancy and genuine Crowded House character — lively, expressive and deeply appealing, with the signature passionfruit lift and zesty citrus freshness that has made Crowded House Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc a perennial favourite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePalate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrisp and lively on the palate, with crunchy green apple, white peach and a whisper of fresh herbs of exceptional Marlborough freshness and cool-climate precision flowing effortlessly with bright minerality to a clean, refreshing finish of outstanding length and elegance. Excellent fruit definition and a satisfying mid-palate weight — a Crowded House Sauvignon Blanc 2025 of rare cool-climate energy, classic Wairau Valley character and enduring Marlborough distinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePairs With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional Crowded House Sauvignon Blanc 2025 is a natural companion to freshly shucked oysters, grilled barramundi, Vietnamese spring rolls, goat’s cheese, steamed asparagus or a vibrant citrus salad — where its lime, passionfruit, white peach and bright minerality deliver a classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc experience of outstanding freshness, cool-climate energy and enduring Wairau Valley distinction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Catalina Sounds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48279659151609,"sku":"9316128000374-2025","price":18.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/6820\/0441\/files\/crowded-house-marlborough-sauvignon-blanc-2025.webp?v=1776053034"},{"product_id":"catalina-sounds-sauvignon-blanc-2025-marlborough","title":"Catalina Sounds Sauvignon Blanc 2025 | Marlborough","description":"\u003cp\u003eCatalina Sounds Sauvignon Blanc 2025 is beautifully aromatic — orange blossom, sweet herbs and ripe tangelo on the nose, with a bright, fresh palate of juicy citrus, crushed oyster shell and ripe botanicals. Crisp, fresh structure with typical Catalina Sounds restraint. A classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. 13% alc. 750ml. Vegan friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePale straw with a delicate green hue and brilliant clarity — the hallmark of cool-climate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc from the Southern Valleys and central Wairau Plains.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAroma\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeautifully aromatic and immediately inviting. Orange blossom, sweet herbs and ripe tangelo — expressive, scented and precise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePalate\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBright and fresh with juicy citrus, crushed oyster shell and ripe botanicals. Crisp, fresh structure with ripe fruit and the restraint that defines Catalina Sounds. A classic Marlborough style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndividual blocks harvested by machine over four weeks from 13 March. Fruit gently pressed over 2.5 hours and cold settled. Clear juice racked after 2–3 days and fermented in stainless steel with selected yeast. A small portion fermented in older large-format oak, mostly with indigenous yeast. Components left on lees without SO₂ as long as possible, blended late June, bottled July. Vegan friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVineyard\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e100% Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand — certified Appellation Marlborough Wine. Fruit sourced from estate and grower vineyards across the Southern Valleys and central Wairau Plains. Southern Valleys soils range from older, denser clay loams to free-draining alluvial soils with river stones on the central Wairau Plain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVintage 2025\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn enthusiastic early start — October and November unseasonably warm, reaching 30°C. December turned cool, grey and drizzly, slowing vine development and producing abundant yields across Marlborough. Fruit thinning was carried out across every block and every vine — owned and grower — to ensure ripening without disease pressure. Yield reduction paid dividends at blending, with superb balance across all components.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeafood dishes, hard cheeses, crisp green salads with fresh herbs and olive oil.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Catalina Sounds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48892794339577,"sku":"9316128000367-2025","price":22.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/6820\/0441\/files\/catalina-sounds-marlborough-sauvignon-blanc-2025-9316128000367.webp?v=1787620309"}],"url":"https:\/\/winesellersdirect.com.au\/collections\/catalina-sounds-marlborough.oembed","provider":"Wine Sellers Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}