Tohu Whenua Awa Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Description
With texture and complexity, fruit for this wine is grown using organic practices on our Arapoto Block, high above the Awatere River. Partially barrel fermented, richly textured and complex Notes of citrus, tropical fruit, crushed herbs and flint Mouth-watering minerality and intense fruit concentration Fresh, juicy and persistent finish
Certifications
Alcohol
13.0%
Analytical data
dry
Vineyard
Awatere Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand. Arapoto (Short Path) Block. Planted 2002. 5.06ha. Stafford moderately deep silt loam soil.
Vinification
Harvested using a modern machine harvester in the early morning when the grapes were cool The majority of grapes were pressed into stainless steel tanks, with a small portion pressed directly to older French oak barrels for fermentation with wild yeast. After fermentation the wine is carefully blended, creating a wine with outstanding texture and length. 6849 bottles produced