Description
South Island Sauvignon Blanc has an international reputation. Racy passion-fruit and gooseberry flavours up-front are backed by mid-palate concentration and texture, which come from ageing on natural yeast lees. While excitingly sauvignon, it has a serious follow-through in the palate.
On release the wine is pale lemon in colour. Its bouquet is a vibrant melange of citrus and tropical fragrances, with grapefruit, lime, guava and passionfruit at the fore. Peppered beneath this are hints of gooseberry, elderflower, green capsicum, and crushed thyme. The palate is well weighted with a pleasing richness, complimented by a juicy, zesty zing in the mouth. Finely tuned and balanced with crisp acidity, this is a classic NZ Sauvignon Blanc with elegance and panache that stands out from the crowd.
