Winemaker Notes
Aromatic and fresh, Sauvignon Blanc flavours were encouraged prior to vintage through careful canopy management. The fruit was de-stemmed and pressed immediately after harvest and a cool fermentation was initiated in stainless steel tanks to retain the clean aromatic fruit characters. The 2017 Seifried Nelson Sauvignon Blanc has layers of varietal intensity. The nose is powerful and inviting with gooseberry and citrus notes.
Professional Ratings
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2017 Sauvignon Blanc shows a riper fruit profile than many NZ Sauvignon Blancs, showcasing nectarine, fig and melon notes. It's medium-bodied but shows excellent concentration and lasting notes of citrus and passion fruit on the finish.
Capable of a vast array of styles, Sauvignon Blanc is a crisp, refreshing variety that equally reflects both terroir and varietal character. Though it can vary depending on where it is grown, a couple of commonalities always exist—namely, zesty acidity and intense aromatics. This variety is of French provenance. Somm Secret—Along with Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc is a proud parent of Cabernet Sauvignon. That green bell pepper aroma that all three varieties share is no coincidence—it comes from a high concentration of pyrazines (herbaceous aromatic compounds) inherent to each member of the family.
Rolling hills evolve from a scenic coastline to form an ideal setting for Sauvignon Blanc vineyards. Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay rank in after New Zealand’s prized varietal as most widely planted in Nelson. The region is slightly cooler and has more precipitation on average compared to Marlborough.