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GIESEN LAUNCHES FIRST 0% ALCOHOL MARLBOROUGH SAUVIGNON BLANC Giesen 0% Coming to USA Spring 2020


Today, family-owned New Zealand winery Giesen launches the world’s first alcohol-removed Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. The landmark innovation will allow discerning Sauvignon Blanc consumers around the world to enjoy a glass of New Zealand’s popular and distinctive grape varietal on any occasion while moderating their alcohol intake.

Giesen is a family-owned, family-operated winery entrenched in the Marlborough wine industry. Constantly driving innovation, Giesen boasts a strong range of wine, including organic and lighter alcohol wine. Giesen’s history, expertise and international recognition makes it the only winery to lead New Zealand in the world’s first alcohol-removed Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. As part of the NZ Lighter wine initiative, Giesen believes the no-alcohol segment of lighter wines will become a significant part of the Lighter wine category.

Giesen Chief Winemaker Nikolai St George comments: “There is a growing trend towards non- alcoholic drinks and sales around the world are growing rapidly as consumers look to reduce their alcohol intake for a wide variety of reasons - from the rise of mindful drinking to people looking for a lighter drop in the evening after an exercise class - the low and no-alcohol trend is on the cusp of mainstream. We are excited about this innovation and to be able to bring Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc lovers around the world a 0% version of their favourite varietal is huge.”

In the Winery: Unlike other no-alcohol varieties on the market, Giesen 0% - Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc goes through the exact same winemaking process as the full-strength variety, beginning with Sauvignon Blanc grapes grown in Giesen’s vineyards across Marlborough.

To produce a no-alcohol wine, the Giesen winemakers use an innovative spinning cone technology - popular in perfume making - which separates the fragrance and alcohol from the wine. Once the alcohol is removed, the distinctive distilled aroma unique to Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is added back into the wine.

This advanced form of distillation allows Giesen to handle the wine gently, maintaining the integrity of both the delicate flavour palate and texture throughout the process. The removal of the alcohol also gives Giesen 0% - Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc its own unique taste profile. While varietally expressive, it is much lighter than its full-strength counterpart and boasts citrus flavours with blackcurrant and passionfruit notes.

Nikolai St George added, “This innovation has been a year in the making and we will never compromise on quality. Our customers demand and expect the very best - that is why we have taken extraordinary care in developing our Giesen 0% - Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, ensuring our customers experience the premium taste and quality that they expect from Giesen wines on any occasion.

“We strongly believe the integrity of this sees Giesen 0% - Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc as the very best alcohol-removed Sauvignon Blanc available on the market and we are confident our customers will agree.

“An added bonus is that Giesen 0% - Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is super low in calories, with a 125ml glass containing 85% fewer calories than a full-strength wine.”

Giesen 0% - Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is available online now in New Zealand. It will roll out across New Zealand in March and will launch in the US market this Spring 2020

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