Clearwater Cove Sauvignon Blanc 2025
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Purchase this item and get 94 PointsKShs2,170 incl. of VAT
Unlike single-vineyard Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, which reflects the character of one specific site, Clearwater Cove blends fruit from both the Awatere and Wairau Valleys, giving it a broader, more rounded expression of the region as a whole. Unlike oaked white wines in a similar price bracket, there’s no barrel influence here at all, keeping the fruit pure and immediately recognisable. For buyers in Kenya wanting a reliable, no-fuss Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc for regular drinking rather than a special occasion bottle, this is one of the more consistent, well-priced options at The Wine Box.
Tasting Notes
Pale straw in the glass with a faint green tinge. The nose bursts with passionfruit and lime, gooseberry sitting close behind, layered with fresh herbs and a light note of sea spray. On the palate the entry is light and juicy, tropical fruit and citrus carrying through with a subtle mineral edge underneath. The acidity stays bright and refreshing throughout, keeping the wine feeling clean rather than heavy despite the ripeness of the fruit. The finish is crisp and clean, closing on the same citrus and passionfruit character that opens the glass. This is Sauvignon Blanc in its most recognisable, easy-drinking form, built for immediate enjoyment rather than contemplation.
What You Need to Know:
Is this wine dry or does it carry some sweetness?
It’s a dry wine. The fruit is ripe enough that it can read a little sweet on the first sip, but there’s no real residual sugar, just bright acidity keeping everything fresh.
What makes Awatere Valley fruit different from the rest of Marlborough?
The Awatere Valley is cooler, higher and windier than the more sheltered Wairau Valley, which pushes extra herbal intensity and acidity into the grapes without losing ripeness. Blending parcels from both valleys gives this wine more balance than relying on either alone.
What food pairs best with this wine?
Grilled prawns, fresh fish and oysters are the strongest matches. Goat cheese, mezze and a mild Thai or coastal curry also work well against the wine’s fruit intensity and acidity.
How should I serve this?
Well chilled, around 7 to 9°C, on its own in a white wine glass. No ice in the glass and no need for anything added.
Is this a good everyday wine or more of a special occasion bottle?
It’s built for everyday drinking. Straightforward, reliable and easy to pour without much thought, which makes it a solid choice for regular midweek dinners rather than a bottle you’d save for something formal.
What should I do if this bottle is out of stock?
Our customer service team can help you find a suitable alternative or source the product where possible. Reach out before your event.
Can I get Clearwater Cove Sauvignon Blanc delivered same day in Nairobi?
Nairobi orders placed before 9 PM qualify for same-day delivery, typically completed within a 1-hour window. Free delivery applies to orders above KES 3,000 within Nairobi. Orders outside Nairobi are delivered nationwide across Kenya within 24 to 48 hours.
Description
A reliable, everyday Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc from Yealands, built on cooler Awatere Valley fruit and finished without a trace of oak. Order online in Nairobi through The Wine Box Kenya.
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is arguably New Zealand’s most recognisable wine style, and this bottle blends fruit from two of the region’s key sub-zones to get there. The Awatere Valley sits cooler, higher and windier than the more sheltered Wairau Valley, and that extra push of wind and elevation adds herbal intensity to the grapes without stripping away the ripeness. Combining parcels from both valleys gives Clearwater Cove more balance than a single-vineyard wine typically achieves at this price.
Nothing here is complicated by design. The juice ferments slow and cool in stainless steel with no oak involved at any stage, which is exactly why the fruit reads so cleanly in the glass. For a Nairobi buyer who wants a dependable, food-friendly white without needing to think too hard about the label, this is a straightforward, well-made entry point into the Marlborough style.
Product Facts
- Vintage: 2025
- Country: New Zealand
- Region: Marlborough
- Grape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc 100%
- Category: White Wine
- Style: Crisp, dry, unoaked white
- ABV: 12.5%
- Production Method: Cool fermented in stainless steel over roughly four weeks, no oak contact
- Closure: Screw cap
- Serving Temperature: 7–9°C
About The Winery
Peter Yealands founded his namesake winery in Marlborough’s Awatere Valley in 2008, building the operation around a strong environmental focus from the outset, including one of the largest privately owned wetland restoration projects in New Zealand. The estate grew quickly into one of the country’s most significant wine producers, sourcing fruit across both the Awatere and Wairau Valleys to produce a range spanning everyday drinking wines through to more premium single-vineyard bottlings. Clearwater Cove sits within that broader portfolio as an accessible, widely available expression of the Marlborough style. The wines are available through The Wine Box.
We provide FREE DELIVERY for orders above Kshs. 3,000 within Nairobi. Orders outside of Nairobi will attract delivery charges, which will be calculated based on the cart size and your location. Orders outside of Nairobi are delivered through a logistics partner Fargo Courier.
We deliver anywhere* in Kenya and Orders outside of Nairobi will attract delivery charges, which will be calculated based on the cart size and your location. Orders outside of Nairobi are delivered through a logistics partner Fargo Courier.
*Please note that conditions apply to deliveries to Lamu and some coastal regions.
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