This small producer aims for a style that ‘combines the renowned flavour and aromatic intensity of Marlborough fruit with the finesse and complexity of fine European wines’. The 2010 vintage (4.5*) was (for the first time) entirely estate-grown, on an elevated site in the Waihopai Valley, and 10 per cent of the blend was barrel-fermented (in large, seasoned French oak casks). It’s a full-bodied wine with ripe tropical-fruit flavours, a touch of complexity, and gentle acidity. It shows good mouthfeel and texture, with a bone-dry, well-rounded finish.
Details
Type: White Wines
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2010
Overall Rating for All Vintages Tasted: ★★★★✰ – 4.5 Stars
Price: $27 NZD
Sweetness: DRY
Value for Money: AV
Buyer’s Guide Edition: 2012