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Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc Wairau Valley Marlborough 2024 750ml
Fragrant aromas of candied citrus, guava and orange blossoms followed by nettles, sage.
Winemaker Description
Deliciously aromatic with scents of honeydew melon and orange blossom, delicately infused with herb garden botanicals. A bright, seasonal expression, with juicy lemon and steely cassis flavours and a generously textured palate garnished with a flourish of pastis and wildflowers. A wine with impressive structure and depth, this is Marlborough sauvignon bla...Show More >
Winemaker Description
Deliciously aromatic with scents of honeydew melon and orange blossom, delicately infused with herb garden botanicals. A bright, seasonal expression, with juicy lemon and steely cassis flavours and a generously textured palate garnished with a flourish of pastis and wildflowers. A wine with impressive structure and depth, this is Marlborough sauvignon blanc with the volume turned down a notch.
Harvested largely by machine during cool (often cold) night-time conditions, the fruit was picked earlier than normal at high sugar levels over a 3-week period, commencing 16 March. Transported directly to our winery in the Omaka Valley, fruit was lightly pressed to yield a modest volume of high-quality juice. The juice was cold-settled and racked prior to fermentation, which was primarily carried out in stainless steel tanks with cultured yeast. All individual vineyard batches were left on lees until late June, when the blend was assembled.
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Wine Information:
Country: New Zealand
Region: Marlborough
Sub-Region:
Appellation: Wairau Valley Marlborough
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Type: Whites
Size: 750ml
Choose when time is of the essence
Enticing aromas of cassis, lemon sorbet and green mango, with a delicate
dusting of white pepper spice. On the palate, juicy Winter Cole pear and baked apple pie notes are lifted by fragrant layers of elderflower, yuzu and ripe citrus. An elegant yet striking interpretation of Marlborough sauvignon blanc - textural and opulent, lifted and lingering.
(Vintage 2023) MaryAnn Worobiec of the Wine Spectator writes 93 Points : #10 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2023. Aromatic, stylish and distinctive, with honeysuckle, quince, citron and fresh ginger notes on a sleek and mouthwatering frame. Accents of lemon thyme and apple skin linger on the refreshing finish. Drink now. - Wine Spectator 93
(Vintage 2023) Rebecca Gibb MW writes: The 2023 Sauvignon Blanc may not be most aromatic example of the variety you'll ever encounter, but it is pretty, elegant and balanced, which is more challenging to achieve. It offers delicate, pure flavors of elderflower and pear. While fairly light in body, it provides a pleasurable, succulent juiciness on the mid-palate that gives you something to get your teeth into. Drinking 2024 - 2027. - Vinous 91
(Vintage 2023) James Suckling writes: Fragrant aromas of candied citrus, guava and orange blossoms followed by nettles, sage and box trees. Medium-bodied, mouthwatering acidity. Vibrant and aromatic. Drink now. Screw cap. - James Suckling 92