There are masses of passion fruit and nectarine along with herbal nuances and racy acidity.
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Select Vineyards Wines, Marlborough, Sauvignon Blanc
This vintage the wine is sourced from a single vineyard in the Dillons Point sub-region, just to the north and east of Blenheim. We had a fabulous growing season and the fruit was harvested in pristine condition on Thursday 14 April 2016. As always, the ferment was conducted in stainless using yeasts that we know to be capable of amplifying Sauvignon Blanc’s irresistible aromas and flavours. Wines with the ‘Dillons Point’ nickname always have an incredible depth of flavour, persistence and longevity.
Analysis| Alc | 13 % |
| Acid | 8.3 g/L |
| Res sugar | 3 g/L |
| pH | 3.28 |
| Colour: | As always, this wine is almost water white at bottling. As the wine ages, it will pick up pale green and gold tints. |
| Bouquet: | Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc at full throttle! There is masses of passionfruit and nectarine along with herbal nuances and a touch of sweat for complexity. |
| Palate: | This wine is full bodied for a Sauvignon Blanc. It retains the typical racy acidity of the variety, but also has mid palate richness and loads of sweet fruit on the finish. |
| 93 Points/5 Stars | Wine Orbit, Nov 2016 |
| Pure Silver Medal | Bragato Wine Awards, Aug 2016 |
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