Delta Sauvignon Blanc 2023

COLOUR: PALE GREEN NOSE: ELEGANT, AROMAS OF BLACK CURRANT, CITRUS AND MINERAL OYSTERSHELL. PALATE: A RICH AND INTENSE PALATE SHOWING TEXTURAL LAYERS OF RIPE PASSIONFRUIT, HONEYDEW MELON AND FRESH GREEN CAPSICUM, THE MINERALITY GIVES A CRISP AND LASTING FINISH.

FLAVOURS & FOOD: The 2022 Sauvignon Blanc has an elegant and structured palate, with intense aromas of grapefruit, lemon zest and a hint of sea salt. An ideal match with pan-fried scallops, soft Goat’s cheese or Marlborough mussels.

Selected from a single vineyard in the Dillons Point area of Marlborough. Close to the ocean, this sub-region experiences long hot days balanced by the effect of cooling sea breezes at night. The 2021 vintage started with cool spring weather which extended the length of flowering, leading to open bunches. A long and hot growing season led to lower crop levels with increased intensity of expressive tropical characteristics.

During a cool evening, the vineyard was machine harvested and the grapes quickly transported to the winery where they were destemmed and pressed. After settling, the juice was fermented at cool temperatures and racked off lees quickly to retain the vibrant fruit flavours and freshness of this Sauvignon Blanc.