Manu Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Ripe, pure and complex with a core of stone fruit and lashings of citrus and passion-fruit. The nose is lifted and intense with florals of elderflower, tropical fruits, and lime melded with some classic Marlborough herbaceous under tones. The palate is fresh and dry with a lovely concentration of citrus and tropical fruits, fragrant florals, and fresh herbs. The wine is succulent and textural with wonderful mouth feel and great persistence of flavour . The acidity is crisp, fresh, and perfectly balanced.

We selected parcels of fruit from 14 different vineyards, all 100 percent sustainably managed. The vineyards are in both the Wairau and Awatere Valleys. The soils are alluvial shingles specifically chosen for their ability to suppress vine vigour and promote early ripening. The vines are trained to a standard vertical shoot positioned trellising system (VSP). The key to great Sauvignon Blanc is meticulous canopy management by way of careful leaf and shoot removal at critical times through the growing season to improve light dynamics and reduce risk of disease.

We allow a short period of skin contact prior to pressing to maximize flavour extraction and enhance the classic Marlborough herbal characters. Once the juice has been chilled and clarified it is fermented at low temperatures with a specially selected yeast strain. We leave the wine in contact with primary fermentation solids for an extended period to help develop mid-palate weight and texture.

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