A Thousand Gods - Giara 2022

(Marlborough, NZ)

100% Sauvignon Blanc. This wine takes it’s name from the 800L unlined amphora it was aged in, a gift from Fabien Jouves who they had worked with during their time in France. The team at A Thousand Gods are dedicated to exploring the potential of their uniquely expressive Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, and this gift allowed them to innovate through the lens and techniques of ancient winemaking. Amphora-aged for seven months, this brings out the honeyed notes, along with a herbal spiced element, ripe citrus and delicate, highly-refined tannins.

After spending a decade making wines in some of France’s most innovative cellars and wineries, Simon and Lauren decided to return to New Zealand to make wine under their own label, A Thousand Gods. Working closely with biodynamic vineyards, utilising thoughtful winemaking techniques and always working without additions, fining or filtration, they create wines that are deeply representative of site, but surprisingly unique.