Winemaker Notes
Thirty percent of this wine was barrel fermented and aged for five months, in one and two year old French barriques, before bottling on 7th October 1999. This is a fine example of the powerful, complex style of Sauvignon Blanc for which the Hawkes Bay region is acclaimed. A mouthfilling wine, it has rich, ripely herbaceous flavours, a subtle seasoning of French oak and a slightly creamy texture. It will mature well, but is delicious in its youth.
Professional Ratings
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.
VWD33002000_2000 Item# 38652