'Momo' is a Maori term that means 'offspring' and is the name given to a collection of wines produced by Seresin Estate in Marlborough, New Zealand. Michael Seresin, a cinematographer who has worked on several high-profile films, founded the estate in 1992.
Michael moved to Italy in the 1960s after leaving New Zealand and was attracted by the Italian cuisine and wine culture. He had considered making wine in Italy, but after seeing the possibilities of his birthplace, he purchased land in Marlborough and began planting grapes alongside olive trees, orchards, vegetables, and herb gardens, mimicking the polycultural farms he had seen in Europe.
In the year 2000, the estate went organic, and in 2007, it become biodynamic.
Michael has spent considerably in his vineyard, but it is not a toy for a wealthy guy; the wines speak for themselves, and as Michael puts it, 'a truly sustainable business is commercially sustainable, too.'
Momo's fruit originates from three of the estate's biodynamic vineyards with very distinct soils, and a percentage is also purchased from a select group of adjacent organic grape producers.
A classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc displaying a vibrant nose with aromas of ripe tropical fruit, herbaceous notes and a lashing of citrus The palate is lush, generous and textural, with subtle notes of lemon blossom and passionfruit The finish is refreshing, crisp and dry
