Description
This lovely wine has an attractive nose of zesty lemon and passionfruit tied together with layers of fresh, herbaceous characters. The palate has wonderful fruit concentration with mineral undertones and is balanced by a fresh acidity.
Vineyards and viticulture From parcels on two of our best vineyards, the blend is a 25/75% split between our Awatere and Waihopai Valley blocks. Grown on only two or three canes (as opposed to the usual four for Marlborough), our crop levels are strictly managed to ensure texture, weight and flavour intensity.
Winemaking 2023 was a near perfect growing season for Sauvignon Blanc. Good weather at flowering ensured good, but not excessive, potential crop levels and a long, sunny growing season followed. The grapes were gently pressed before being fermented in stainless steel tanks with selected cultured yeast, while a small amount was fermented with wild yeast in old French barriques. This added complexity and texture and softened the overall acidity.
Cellaring Drink now while bright and vivacious or age for a year or two for the wine to mellow and soften for a rounder mouthfeel.
Food Match Seafood, shellfish, salads, feta, goat cheese, fresh herbs, Vietnamese-style dishes, garlic prawns, light Thai dishes or enjoy just as a refreshing glass of expressive, stylish Sauvignon Blanc!
Certifications
Alcohol
13.0%
Analytical data
dry