Description
The 2021 Tūpari Sauvignon Blanc shows lifted nectarine and peach notes with a hint of white currant and wild thyme.The fresh flavours linger through to the finish.
FOOD MATCH: The subtle nature of our Sauvignon Blanc makes it a perfect match for simple and lightly cooked ingredients like shellfish, grilled seafood and tomato-based dishes.
CHEESE MATCH: Very young, firm camembert and brie or goats’ cheese.
Certifications
Alcohol
13.0%
Analytical data
dry
Vineyard
This single vineyard wine is made from a special parcel of land situated on the lower terrace of our Awatere riverside vineyard. The distinct mineral characteristics partnered with fresh nectarine and peach flavours, and a hint of blackcurrant are a hallmark of grapes from our ‘Boulder Block’ vineyard. The Tupari vines are managed to achieve low yields per vine, and as harvest approaches, we spend time in the vineyard tasting the grapes to ensure the flavours are at their peak prior to picking.
Vinification
In 2021 grapes were carefully harvested in the cool of early morning before being gently pressed at the winery. Specially selected yeast strains were used, and the wine was left on the lees for five months, stirred weekly, to enhance the creamy palate texture.