Marlborough Estate Reserve Sauvignon Blanc

New Zealand, South Island, Marlborough
Bottle
Identity
Producer Marlborough Estate
Vol 0.75
Grapes 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Color white
Sweetness dry
Tasting
Color Desc pale straw green
Aroma A terrific example of classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc displaying fresh lifted notes of tropical fruits with a hint of sea salt.
Palate Luscious and gently textured with flavors of grapefruit and gooseberry with an elegant mineral note. The palate is intensely concentrated, rich and lively.
Finish The wine finishes with an elegant and full-bodied finish that lingers beautifully on the palate.
Food Pairing Marlborough mussels, goat's cheese, feta
Aging Potential 2 years
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
ABV % 12.5
Fermentation fermented using select yeast strains
Terroir
Soil stony
Harvest Type mechanical
Harvest Desc Harvested in the cool of the evening
Interesting facts
Marlborough is responsible for 90% of New Zealand's Sauvignon Blanc production.