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Winemaker Notes

A Sauvignon Blanc that sings of new life. Everything about this wine is expressed in shades of green; from the bright reflections of barely-steeped green tea revealed in the glass to the gentle hint of clipped tarragon on the finish. The nose offers delicately restrained notes of tender lemon grass, kaffir lime, and newly sprouted ferns. There is an intriguing mineral quality that is reminiscent of the cool smell of a shallow mountain stream gently rolling over smooth grey stones. The palate is surprisingly fluid, thankfully devoid of any overly sharp acid edges so often found in other Sauvignon Blancs. Like a single cord of a violin plucked or a silk ribbon floating on a gentle breeze, the flavors both awaken and sooth. Lime blossom and honeydew skin are complemented by a tarragon and bay laurel infused finish.
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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.

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Martinborough

New Zealand

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Part of the Wairarapa region in the southern end of the country’s North Island, Martinborough is a bucolic appellation full of artisan, lifestyle wine producers. Above all else, their goals are to tend vineyards for low yields and create wines of supreme quality. Pinot noir is the main grape variety here, occupying over half of the land under vine.

Comparing topography, climate and soils, the region is nearly identical to Marlborough except that it produces top quality reds on the regular.

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