Steve Bird Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Bright with a pale green hue at the center. The nose is dominated by tropical notes of passion fruit and white flesh nectarine followed by lime and a hint of pink grapefruit. There are herbaceous nuances of fresh cut grass. The palate is zesty with considerable concentration of citrus and green mango, fragrant florals, and fresh herbs. The wine is succulent with a subtle wet stone mineral texture. The acid is crisp and fresh, leaving a clean and persistent impression. This is a beautiful New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc reflective of the stunning 2021 vintage.

7 vineyards from the Wairau Valley are used in this blend. Soil types range from coarse silt loams to river shingle. All vineyards are trained VSP (vertical shoot position) at 2222 vines/ha.

Long cool fermentation and an extended period of contact on gross fermentation solid in temperature controlled tanks.

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