Old Coach Road Sauvignon Blanc 2014
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Wong
Wilfred
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
The bright and pleasing 2014 Old Coach Road Sauvignon Blanc exudes ripe fruit flavors from start to finish, the wine's mineral accents make it a perfect choice with raw salmon or tuna. Light straw, green color; mineral and ripe fruit in the aromas, a note of sage, bright, excellent; medium bodied; dryish, very good acidity, well balanced; sage and mineral in the flavors; medium finish, crisp, yet textured in the aftertaste. (Tasted: August 14, 2015, San Francisco, CA)
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Sun and blue skies all year round, nearby mountains (often snow capped), lakes, forests and beaches, the most beautiful winemaking region in New Zealand - this is Nelson. Still frosty winters, long dry summers, cool autumn nights combined with the highest sunshine hours in New Zealand - this is Nelson.
Pristine conditions, along with specially selected north facing vineyard sites, offer a range of soils from free draining gravels to heavy alluvial clays and a climate tailor-made for growing richly varietal, elegant wines.
Recognized for its distinctively herbaceous and aromatic, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand is perfectly suited to the grape with its maritime climate, plenty of rainfall and abundant sunshine. Producers have almost unilaterally embraced cutting-edge winery technology, resulting in clean, high-quality wines at every price point from wallet-friendly to premium. Sauvignon blanc is at its best in Marlborough but thrives throughout as the country. It is New Zealand’s most planted and successful variety, also accounting for an overwhelming majority of its exports.