Coal Pit Sauvignon Blanc 2020

This tank fermented style of Sauvignon Blanc demonstrates vibrant aromas of passionfruit skin, lemon grass, and fresh herbaceous notes of mint or jalapeño. The palate shows bright acidity and great length, with ripe citrus flavours balanced by a savoury salinity that is typically seen at Coal Pit from youth through to maturity. This is likely reflective of the high concentration of schist in the soil of the Coal Pit vineyard. An elegant varietal expression with fine fruit purity – graceful and light.

Single Vineyard in Gibbston, Central Otago. North/north east sloping gravel terrace. – elevation 420-460 metres. 25 years+ vines on own roots (planted 1994.)

A portion of the grapes were foot stomped in a traditional manner and held on skins overnight to further increase complexity. Twenty percent of the blend was fermented with indigenous (wild) yeast. Cool fermentation in stainless steel.