Sauvignon Blanc
2018 Caythorpe Family Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
Viticulture and Winemaking
The fruit was grown exclusively on “Caythorpe” situated in the heart of the Central Wairau Plains. The 2018 growing season was characterised by an early bud burst and remarkably warm summer. Two and three cane vertical shoot positioned vines were carefully managed to ensure moderate yields that delivered intensity of flavours. Fruit was assessed daily during the ripening period to identify optimum sugar/acid balance and desired flavour characteristics for harvest.
A single parcel was harvested on April 4th; immediately pressed to limit skin contact and fermented with specific yeasts in 100% cool stainless steel by winemaker Jeremy McKenzie. After a period of sitting on lees the finished wine was bottled in August 2018.
Tasting Note
Colour - Bright, very pale straw
Bouquet - Intensely aromatic with pungent passionfruit, tropical fruit aromas and fresh herbs
Palate - Dry; the palate features elegant and concentrated flavours of passionfruit, tropical fruits with nuances of fresh herb and white florals
Details
Alcohol 13.0% Residual Sugar 2.4 g/l
Accolades
Sam Kim Wine Orbit - 93 Points, Five Stars
2018 New Zealand Wine Of The Year - Silver
2019 IWSC International Wine and Spirit Competition - Silver
