Little Beauty Sauvignon Blanc

New Zealand, South Island, Marlborough, Waihopai Valley
Bottle
Ratings
Scores around 86-89 points from various critics and community reviews.
Awards
Gold medal at Mundus Vini International Wine Awards (2022 vintage) · Gold from Sakura Awards and Mundus Vini (2023 vintage).
Identity
Producer Vinultra
Vol 0.75
Grapes 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Color white
Sweetness dry
Tasting
Aroma Aromas of honeydew melon, lemon grass, capsicum, smoky and mineral character, passionfruit, grapefruit, mango, lemongrass, citrus, basil, freshly mown grass, gooseberries.
Palate Zesty and well-balanced palate with vibrant acidity, subtle minerality, refreshing and medium-bodied with citrus and tropical fruit notes beautifully balanced by herbal flavors.
Finish Clean, mineral finish with a bright, crisp, and refreshing character.
Food Pairing Pairs well with seafood, oysters, asparagus, lobster, summer salads, goat cheese.
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
ABV % 13.5
Aging Process Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperatures (12–14°C) to retain fresh fruit aromas.
Fermentation Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at 12–14°C
Terroir
Harvest Type manual
Harvest Desc Harvested manually under the strict supervision of Eveline Fraser, only the finest bunches become part of Little Beauty Sauvignon Blanc.
Interesting facts
Produced by Vinultra from a 41-hectare family estate in Marlborough's Waihopai Valley. Sustainable and vegan winemaking practices. Former Cloudy Bay winemaker Eveline Fraser supervises production.
Logistics
Cork screwcap