Description
Founded by Steve Planthaber, originally from Adelaide but post school left for the South Island of New Zealand. A move to Marlborough with his partner Kirsty Sutherland cemented his love for all things wine. Hard not to be inspired when meeting the Sutherland’s who were one of the pioneers of viticulture in the region, part of the original success of Cloudy Bay followed by establishing their own estate Dog Point. Steve was keen to find his own path and after 12 years running the production and operations at Cloudy Bay decided to begin his own wine brand, Settlement. Settlement, named after the stunning Amphitheatre single vineyard site in the Omaka Valley, is dedicated entirely to the production of organic, old vine single vineyard expressions of very special sites in Marlborough. The Heritage vineyard was planted in 1990 (now 30 years old) with UDD1 MS clone of Sauvignon Blanc in the Southern end of the Wairau Valley. The soil profile of the vineyard is a free draining silty clay loam over a clay subsoil, created by historical flooding of the Wairau across the valley floor. Whole-bunch pressed to tank. The majority of the wine was fermented in tank with 15% fermented separately in French Oak An immediately expressive, pungent and varietal bouquet. Packed with aromas and flavours of pineapple and grapefruit, fresh red apple and basil. Dry, saline and crisp textures preface fruit and mineral flavours on the palate, new pungent high energy, a wine to savour or wait, with best drinking from mid 2026 through 2029+. – Cameron Douglas MW, 93 Points. The Finer Details Style – White Wine Varietal – Sauvignon Blanc Country – New Zealand Region – Marlborough Vintage – 2024 Bottle Size – 750ml ABV – 13.5% Other – Organic Closure – Screw Cap
