Opawa Sauvignon Blanc 2023
New Zealand, Wairau Valley
Sauvignon Blanc
Description
The Opawa Sauvignon Blanc is a vibrant wine which is a seamless expression of the Marlborough region. The wine is intensely fruity and fragrant.
Awards
89 Points, Bob Campbell, The Real Review, September 2022
Punchy wine with cut-grass, lemongrass, passionfruit and gooseberry flavours supported by refreshing green apple acidity that helps drive a lengthy finish. Good concentration and purity.
Certifications
Alcohol
13.0%
Analytical data
3.5 g/l residual sugar
7.9 g/l acidity
3.11 pH
Vineyard
Made from grapes sourced principally from our own Opawa vineyard on Rapaura gravel soils.
Vinification
The fruit was machine-harvested and immediately pressed at the winery. A cool fermentation followed using aromatic yeast, with a small portion being fermented in a large oak cuve to add a textural element to the wine. After a short period on yeast lees, the wine was clarified and filtered
Was malolactic fermentation used: notSelected
Was high-solid fermentation used: notSelected
Bottling
Closure: Screw top