Giara 2023 | A Thousand Gods (Waihopai, Marlborough, NZ)

The A Thousand Gods Giara 2023 from Marlborough is a captivating skin-contact blend of 90% Sauvignon Blanc and 10% Viognier, crafted with a minimalist, natural approach. This amber-hued wine is fermented and aged for seven months in a large clay amphora, developing complexity through extended skin contact. Aromas of orange blossom, tangerine, and honey intertwine with notes of spice, offering an intriguing introduction. The palate reveals plush flavors and subtle, fine-grained tannins, giving the wine both width and length, highlighted by a crisp acidity.

This vintage reflects winemakers Simon and Lauren’s dedication to biodynamic practices and their roots in ancient techniques, with no fining or filtration applied. Their passion for producing distinctive wines has brought new life to Marlborough’s varietals through expressive and carefully guided winemaking methods