Marlborough
Sauvignon Blanc
Fresh and expressive ...
Tasting notes
The Sauvignon Blanc produced from this vintage has concentrated fruit flavours, with a vibrant pure palate and an elegant fresh finish.
| Bouquet: | The nose is lively and fresh, with layers of flowering herbs, passionfruit and citrus aromas. |
| Palate: | The palate is expressive and attractive, with fresh acidity combined with great fruit concentration and attractive Sauvignon Blanc. |
| Food Match: | Beautiful with fresh seafood and salads. |
| Dietary Information: | Suitable for vegetarians, vegans and a gluten free diet. |
| Cellaring Recommendation: | Enjoy now, or cellar up to 2 years. |
Vintage Summary
Marlborough experienced rather high rainfall during the growing season, resulting in high moisture levels throughout the vineyard. Dewy mornings combined with good crops created a sense of nervousness heading into vintage. However, the weather remained stable, which meant we could pick our fruit when desired and the concentration and health of the fruit was outstanding. The resulting wine is showing the wonderful hallmarks that our Marlborough vineyards are known for – highly concentrated flavours, with underlying purity and minerality.
Winemaking
The individual parcels were harvested and fermented separately, using selected yeast strains for Sauvignon Blanc to enhance varietal character. A long, cool fermentation took place over three weeks, with the parcels then being blended and stabilised, prior to bottling.
| Winemaker: | Natalie Christensen |
| Harvest Date: | 13th March – 10th April 2023 |
| Vineyard: | Awatere and Wairau Valley, Marlborough |
| Alcohol: | 12.5% |
| Residual sugar: | 4.5 g/I |
| pH: | 3.44 |
| TA: | 7.7 |
