From Fern Ridge Wines, based in Hawke’s Bay, the 2011 vintage (4*) is a wonderful buy. Harvested from low-yielding vines (under 9 tonnes/hectare) in the Wairau Valley, it is mouthfilling and ripely flavoured, with passionfruit/lime characters to the fore and a crisp, dry (3 grams/litre of residual sugar), slightly minerally, lasting finish.
Details
Type: White Wines
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2011
Overall Rating for All Vintages Tasted: ★★★★ – 4 Stars
Price: $16 NZD
Sweetness: DRY
Value for Money: V+
Buyer’s Guide Edition: 2013
The overall rating for quality is Tentative, as Michael has only reviewed a small number of vintages of this particular wine.