Ahi Kā is a pioneering Marlborough wine company dedicated to producing outstanding single-vineyard Sauvignon Blancs through long-term partnerships with growers. Founded by internationally acclaimed winemaker Matt Thomson, Master of Wine Sophie Parker-Thomson, and founding grower John Blackmore, Ahi Kā was created to challenge the commodity-driven model that has come to define much of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Instead, the focus is on provenance, quality, sustainability, and fair returns for growers.
Named after the Māori concept Ahi Kā, meaning “to keep the home fires burning,” the brand reflects a commitment to sustainable land stewardship and preserving vineyards for future generations. Each wine tells the story of a single vineyard and the people who farm it, showcasing the diversity, character, and authenticity of Marlborough. By rewarding growers directly for quality and championing transparent, ethical partnerships, Ahi Kā delivers distinctive wines with genuine provenance and a deep connection to the land. Ahi Ka Sauvignon Blanc is proudly Appellation Marlborough Wine certified
1 product
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- White Wine
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Sustainable
- Dry
- Residual Sugar: 3.00 g/l
- Medium Bodied
- 750ml
- 13.00% alc./vol
About the Winery
Ahi Ka Wine
Ahi Kā is a pioneering Marlborough wine company dedicated to producing outstanding single-vineyard Sauvignon Blancs through long-term partnerships with growers. Founded by internationally acclaimed winemaker Matt Thomson, Master of Wine Sophie Parker-Thomson, and founding grower John Blackmore, Ahi Kā was created to challenge the commodity-driven model that has come to define much of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Instead, the focus is on provenance, quality, sustainability, and fair returns for growers.
Named after the Māori concept Ahi Kā, meaning “to keep the home fires burning,” the brand reflects a commitment to sustainable land stewardship and preserving vineyards for future generations. Each wine tells the story of a single vineyard and the people who farm it, showcasing the diversity, character, and authenticity of Marlborough. By rewarding growers directly for quality and championing transparent, ethical partnerships, Ahi Kā delivers distinctive wines with genuine provenance and a deep connection to the land. Ahi Ka Sauvignon Blanc is proudly Appellation Marlborough Wine certified
Press Reviews
Therealreview.com
95 points - Bob Campbell
Intense, vibrant sauvignon with lemongrass, red capsicum and passionfruit flavours supported by a mouthwatering cut of tangy acidity. High energy wine with a perfect sweet-sour balance giving the wine pleasing tension.
Drink date: 2023-2027.
WineAlign
91 points - Michael Godel
From Dillon’s Point, in the lower Wairau Valley near the confluence of the Wairau and Opawa rivers. Vineyards began to be planted in the early 1990s and today the sub-region is recognized for pretty classy sauvignon blanc. As this Ahi Kā surely is, green grassy and green tree fruit juicy, come from a producer that means “keeping the home fires burning.” This example of sauvignon blanc does indeed keep things stable and provides the necessity of good drinking sauvignon blanc. Drink 2026-2028. Tasted July 2026.
91 points - David Lawrason
There is a wee whiff of sulphur at first but aeration should solve that. Leaving an intriguing tapestry of ripe guava/passion fruit, lime, spearmint and grassy notes - all very much signature Marlborough. It is medium weight, a bit heftier and thankfully less shrill than some, with some warmth (13%) and sweetness. But all distributed and balanced. This is generous with excellent length. Tasted July 2026