{"product_id":"mt-difficulty-roaring-meg-sauvignon-blanc-central-otago-6-bottles","title":"Mt Difficulty Roaring Meg Central Otago Sauvignon Blanc 2025 - 6 Bottles","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"582\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"219\"\u003eWinery Background\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"222\"\u003eMt Difficulty is one of Central Otago’s most acclaimed producers, recognised for crafting wines that showcase the purity and intensity of this cool-climate region. The \u003cem data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"403\"\u003eRoaring Meg\u003c\/em\u003e range, named after a local stream in the Kawarau Gorge, is designed to be vibrant, fruit-forward, and approachable while still carrying the finesse expected from Mt Difficulty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"922\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"604\"\u003eRegion \u0026amp; Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"607\"\u003eCentral Otago, New Zealand, is best known for Pinot Noir, but its high-altitude vineyards also produce Sauvignon Blanc with a unique style distinct from Marlborough. The 2023 vintage delivered bright, fresh, and aromatic wines thanks to a cool growing season that preserved natural acidity and aromatic intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"938\"\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"941\"\u003eGrapes were picked in the cool of the morning to preserve freshness. Fermentation was carried out predominantly in stainless steel to retain bright aromatics, with a portion fermented at slightly warmer temperatures to add textural weight and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1211\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003ePale straw with green highlights. Aromas of passionfruit, citrus blossom, lime zest, and fresh herbs leap from the glass. The palate is lively and refreshing, brimming with tropical fruits, gooseberry, and lemon-lime, balanced by crisp acidity and a clean, mineral-driven finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1600\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1516\"\u003ePerfect with fresh oysters, grilled prawns, summer salads, or goat’s cheese tarts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1856\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1623\"\u003eWhy It Stands Out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003eThe \u003cem data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1664\"\u003eRoaring Meg Sauvignon Blanc 2023\u003c\/em\u003e brings a Central Otago twist to this classic New Zealand varietal – vibrant, fruit-driven, and refreshing, yet with an underlying minerality that elevates it above everyday Sauvignon Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mt Difficulty Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42815725043892,"sku":"VP-RMSBMDCO-6P","price":138.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/5805\/8164\/files\/buy-Mt-Difficulty-Roaring-Meg-Central-Otago-Sauvignon-Blanc-2025-6-Bottles-Just-Wines-29678155628724.jpg?v=1786510562","url":"https:\/\/justwines.com.au\/products\/mt-difficulty-roaring-meg-sauvignon-blanc-central-otago-6-bottles","provider":"Just Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}