Click for larger image | Vintage: 2007
Varieties: Sauvignon Blanc
Area: Hawkes Bay
Winemaker: Paddy Preston and Tim Preston
Alcohol %: 13.5 Tasting Note: The grapes for this expressive wine were selected from two cooler coastal vineyards (Church Block and Waverley Farm) in the Meeanee district of Hawkes Bay. They were harvested over several days between March 30th and April 13th at an average of 23.6 brix, in optimal condition, ripeness and flavour profile.
The grapes were pressed off their skins and the juice slow cool tank-fermented to foster this variety's classic tropical Hawkes Bay flavours with crisp underlying acidity.
Bottling under screwcap took place on 24th of October 2007.
This bright Sauvignon Blanc, pale lemon-green in colour, has compelling tropical fruit salad and passionfruit aromas complexed with grassy notes. Rich and mouthfilling, its vibrant and ripe gooseberry, guava, lime and feijoa flavours move through the palate on crisp citrusy notes, ending with a lovely soft dry finish.
This is an ideal food wine to complement fish dishes and rich creamy white sauces, or enjoy solo as a lightly chilled afternoon drink in the warm summer shade.
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