Winemaker Notes
Stringent grape selection, partial hand-picking and French oak aging in three to four year old barrels all help distinguish this multi-dimensional. Well-balanced wine, one decidedly worthy of the reserve designation. The bouquet is layered with aromas of pear, citrus and vanilla. On the palate, intense lime fruit delivers zing against a soothing backdrop of toasty vanilla French oak to create a rich mouthfeel with immense persistence. The wine has the pedigree to age with dignity. It can be drunk young or aged up to five years.
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.
WWH36WSBR2_1997 Item# 14363