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Sauvignon Blanc

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    • Description :

      75% MacDonald Family Home Vineyard, Wairau Bar. 25% Redwood Hills, Awatere Valley.
      The fruit for this wine was harvested from the best blocks from each of te Pa's two main Sauvignon Blanc vineyards. These blocks were selected for their great fruit expression as well as low cropping, and early ripening characteristics. 50% of this wine was hand-picked and whole-bunch pressed. The blocks were fermented separately, mostly in stainless steel tanks, before blending and then aging on light lees. A small percentage of new oak was used in the blend.

      Grape varieties :

      Sauvignon Blanc

      Altitude :

      Redwood Hills 120m A.S.L.

      Vineyard age :

      15 years old

      Soil :

      Alluvial silts, loam, sand and shingle (Wairau Bar)/ Loess, clay and stony loam (Redwood Hills)

      Alcohol :

      13.5%

      Tasting notes :

      This wine delivers aromatics of nectarine, lime, florals and hints of toasted spice. The palate is concentrated and precise, with citrus, black currant, fresh herbs and grilled pineapple flavors. This wine possesses crisp, refreshing acidity and a touch of chalky minerality.

Press Notes

  • Sommelier Choice Awards
    • 2018
      93 points
  • Decanter
    • 2022
      95 points
    • 2020
      94 points
  • The Wine Advocate
    • 2022, 2019, 2017
      90 points
  • Wine Spectator
    • 2020
      91 points
  • James Suckling
    • 2022, 2020, 2018
      90 points
  • Wine & Spirits
    • 2017
      90 points
    • 2016
      92 points
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