Winemaker Notes
The 1998 vintage was one of the warmest, driest ripening seasons in Marlborough for many years, which has resulted in a beautifully ripe and intensely flavoured Sauvignon Blanc. The bouquet displays vibrant tropical fruit and capsicum; flavours which also follow onto the palate. The rich fruit and herbaceous flavours on the palate combine with a crisp dry 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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