Winemaker Notes
Fragrant aromatics reminiscent of grapefruit peel, bitter lemon, guava, nettle and sweet herbs. Smoky and stone-like mineral notes add complexity and interest. A full and complex spectrum of flavours, from herbal through to some tropical fruit salad notes. Tangy grapefruit, bitter lemon, blackcurrant and hints of dried thyme. Mouthfeel is rounded with decent weight, and is enriched by the barrel ferment components, which add a little creaminess too. Acidity is fresh and juicy but by no means tart, and helps to promote a signature dry, stony mineral finish.
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.
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