Winemaker Notes
The 2013 Old Coach Road Sauvignon Blanc is a pure cool climate Sauvignon Blanc. The nose has well defined nettle, French bean and fragrant dried hop characters. Zippy acidity runs the palate and wraps around the fruit characters which have a tropical element to them. A long finish persists.
Professional Ratings
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Decanter
Starting rather muted on the nose, the Nelson power is on the blackcurrant and green apple fruit palate. The fruit is understated, but the juicy, sinewy quality hints that the wine will open and become richer.
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Wine Enthusiast
This entry-level bottling from Seifried is a solid Sauvignon Blanc in its own right, combining aromas and flavors of barely ripe nectarines, struck flint and fresh herbs. It shows a bit of austerity and restrain in the mouth, then ends on subtle grapefruit and wet-stone notes. Drink now.
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.
PPWOCRSB13_2013 Item# 135451