Windrush Organic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Intense aromas of guava, nettle, passionfruit & gooseberry, leading into a rich palate of tropical fruits, elderflower & pink grapefruit. Well balanced with juicy acidity and a long lingering finish.

This wine is grown at two family owned vineyards approx 5km in distance.

86% Stainless Steel ferment. 14% barrel ferment. Inoculated with yeast that was cultivated from wild stains

Bottled: 6th July 2021. Released: August 2021.

This wine is grown at two family owned vineyards approx 5km in distance. Windrush is located on SH63 and the soil is a consistent layer of fine loam over clay. Terrace Stone Vineyard is on Hammond Road closer to Renwick. This vineyard has lovely soil that lends itself well to organic viticulture with a deep layer of fine stones mixed with silt and loam over clay. This vineyard is sheltered by trees which aids in vigorous spring growth and provides a unique micro-climate to assist in ripening the fruit, achieving a riper style Sauvignon Blanc.

Machine harvested at optimum ripeness. Destemmed to press and held for 1 hour on skins to gain flavour complexity. 86% Stainless Steel ferment. 14% barrel ferment. Inoculated with yeast that was cultivated from wild stains of yeast giving desired complex notes. The barrel portion underwent lees stirring weekly adding intense richness.