1. Echo Bay Overview BRAND HISTORY FEATURES & BENEFITS COMPETITIVE SET
Echo Bay Sauvignon Blanc comes from the Rapaura region—the very heart of Marlborough’s Golden Mile—where stony soils and brilliant sunshine bring this grape variety to the pinnacle of its expression
Our Sauvignon Blanc grapes are grown at Railyard Vineyard in Rapaura, a pristine, sustainably farmed site where the variety was first planted more than 15 years ago
FEATURES & BENEFITS
Single Vineyard Sourced: Crafted entirely from Railyard Vineyard (single vineyard sourced) in Marlborough
Sustainably Farmed: Certified by Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand
Renowned winemaker: Produced by legendary global winemaker and New Zealand native Nick Goldschmidt
Critical Acclaim: The only New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc to earn Wine Spectator’s coveted “Top Value” designation back-to-back for two consecutive vintages
COMPETITIVE SET
Whitehaven, Kim Crawford, Oyster Bay, Starborough
1 – Winemetrics 2016 On Premise Report
2 – Nielsen 26 weeks ending 6/17/17
¹Nielsen, 52 wks ending 7/15/17, Imports, ²Datassential Trinchero Alcoholic Beverages Report 2017

2. Echo Bay Wine WINE KEY SELLING POINTS
Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
Grapes were hand-selected from Railyard Vineyard
Wine is cold-fermented in stainless steel and does not undergo malolactic fermentation in order to maintain crisp varietal acidity
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Zesty citrus and floral aromas lead to balanced flavors of passion fruit, melon, fig and gooseberry, followed by a clean, refreshing finish
v.2013: 89pts, Best Buy, Wine Enthusiast
v.2012: 89pts, Top Value, Wine Spectator
v.2013: 88pts, Top Value, Wine Spectator
v.2014: 88pts, Best Buy & Year’s Best New World Sauvignon Blanc, Wine & Spirits