Cellar Selection | Marlborough
Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage 2023
Description
Viticulture
Winemaking
Capturing the essence of Marlborough, this Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc is a blend of selected vineyards from the key sub regions within Marlborough. Pungent aromas of passion fruit, citrus and fresh herb lead into a juicy palate bursting with zesty grapefruit and rock-melon, with a round weighty finish carried by crisp acidity.
Low frost pressure at bud burst and ample soil moisture from winter rains helped to deliver healthy crop levels and lush canopies to drive ripening. A cooler than average start to the growing season resulted in thick skins carrying the building blocks of what would become intense aromas and rich texture. The weather settled into a long period of warm days and cool nights, allowing for picking at optimal ripeness.
The Sauvignon Blanc grapes for this Cellar Selection wine were harvested in the cool of night and early morning to protect the aromatics. After pressing and settling, the clear juice was inoculated using select yeast strains to promote vibrant aromatics and crisp flavour. After a period of time on lees to build texture and mouth feel, the wine was gently fined and filtered before bottling.
