Waipara Hills Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2010
Another stunning season in Marlborough has generated this generous wine, with freshness and textrue that lives on the tongue long after each mouthful has been enjoyed.
TASTING NOTES
COLOUR
Pale yellow/green
NOSE
Enticing melon and guava aromas balanced with crisp nettle and citrus.
PALATE
A generous palate full of rich tropical fruit combines with nettle and snow pea flavours, providing crisp acidity and a long finish.
SERVE
Lightly Chilled
PEAK DRINKING
2010 - 2012
SUGGESTED FOOD MATCH
WINE ANALYSIS
ALCOHOL VOLUME
13.5 %
ACIDITY
8.3 g/l
RESIDUAL SUGAR
3.2 g/l
WINE BACKGROUND
VINTAGE REGION
This wine was made from fruit of both the Wairau and the Awatere Valleys of Marlborough.
VINTAGE CONDITIONS
After the success of the 2009 it was a pleasant surprise to see 2010 evolve into another great year for Sauvignon Blanc, with a long stable harvest season producing wines of complexity and generosity.
GRAPE VARIETY
100% Sauvignon Blanc
MATURATION
Like most Sauvignon Blancs, this wine was made to be enjoyed while still young and fresh, without any further cellaring required.
ACCOLADES
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