A MARK OF THE MAN August Giesen’s outrageous legacy is inextricably tied to the Giesen story. So producing a wine elevated to its richest expression, with meticulous care from our winemakers, seemed a fitting tribute to a legend. Dry and flinty with rich, ripe tropical notes and layers of toasty almond and brioche flavours, it’s distinctive alright. THE WINE Fruit from two iconic Giesen vineyards make up The August 2019. Our Matthews Lane site is in the heart of the Wairau Valley and typically brings aromas of rich, ripe, tropical notes together with underlying flinty aromas. Closer to the coast, the organically-certified and dry-farmed Dillons Point vineyard adds subtle spicy tones, richness and structure. This wine has aromas of fruit and citrus peel, overlaid with notes of lemon thyme. The palate is textural and rich, a wonderful interplay of fresh nectarines and exotic fruits including lychees, pineapple and guava. The 2019 August ‘Barrel Fermented’ Sauvignon Blanc has superb balance, sweet mid-palate and finishes with wonderful juicy acidity.