NZ
Australia
Forrest's Reserve programme blends grapes from multiple Marlborough sites for depth and complexity
Multi‑varietal white combines Riesling, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Arneis, Albariño, Viognier & Pinot Gris.
Each component fermented separately in stainless & older oak; some aged on lees & blended with a touch of reserve wine (13% ABV)
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Description
Forrest Wines, founded in 1988 by Drs John and Brigid Forrest, has built a reputation for scientific rigour and textural ambition across its Marlborough portfolio. The Reserve series captures the most expressive components from each vintage, and in the case of 'The White', blends them into a layered, multi-varietal statement. The 2023 release brings together Riesling, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Arneis, Albariño, Viognier and Pinot Gris – each harvested and vinified separately across a combination of stainless steel, neutral oak and large-format vessels. Portions were aged on lees to build mid-palate shape, with a small addition of aged reserve wine included for mouthfeel and integration. Bottled at 13% ABV with 5g/L residual sugar, 7.2g/L total acidity and a pH of 3.2, it is aromatic and textural in equal measure. Citrus blossom, ripe nectarine and wild florals lead, followed by a palate that layers freshness, savoury depth and stone-fruit generosity. This is a finely composed, gastronomic white with wide pairing versatility, ideally suited to seafood, poultry or seasonal vegetable dishes.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Palate:Herbal
Food Pairings:
Cheese
Fish
Shellfish
Description
Forrest Wines, founded in 1988 by Drs John and Brigid Forrest, has built a reputation for scientific rigour and textural ambition across its Marlborough portfolio. The Reserve series captures the most expressive components from each vintage, and in the case of 'The White', blends them into a layered, multi-varietal statement. The 2023 release brings together Riesling, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Arneis, Albariño, Viognier and Pinot Gris – each harvested and vinified separately across a combination of stainless steel, neutral oak and large-format vessels. Portions were aged on lees to build mid-palate shape, with a small addition of aged reserve wine included for mouthfeel and integration. Bottled at 13% ABV with 5g/L residual sugar, 7.2g/L total acidity and a pH of 3.2, it is aromatic and textural in equal measure. Citrus blossom, ripe nectarine and wild florals lead, followed by a palate that layers freshness, savoury depth and stone-fruit generosity. This is a finely composed, gastronomic white with wide pairing versatility, ideally suited to seafood, poultry or seasonal vegetable dishes.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Palate:
Herbal
Food Pairings:
Cheese
Fish
Shellfish
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Herbal
Cheese
Fish
Shellfish