"A gorgeous expression of the variety, the elegantly fragrant bouquet shows white stone fruit, feijoa, red apple and lemongrass characters, followed by a concentrated palate that is focused and filled with intense sauvignon flavours. The wine delivers excellent fruit purity, brilliantly supported by bright acidity, finishing superbly long and delicious. At its best: now to 2019" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Aug 2016

Pale straw green in the glass offering a pungent tropical nose with aromas of peach, melon and passionfruit dominate the complex nose of this wine. Underlying aromas of grapefruit and gooseberry add zingy, citrusy notes. The palate is ripe, full flavours and tight structure of the palate reflect the intrinsic attributes of Tikki's Wairau Valley vineyards in what was a great season for ripening. Flavours from the tropical spectrum with very little unripe greenness. Blending the best fruit from our three vineyards has created a mix of flavours, from ripe tropical through gooseberry, which is supported by a refreshing acidity and perfectly balanced residual sugar.

The 2016 vintage in the Upper Wairau was one of the best in the last decade. Warm daytime temperatures, tempered by cool nights, provided the ideal conditions for creating intense flavours while retaining fine acidity and elegance in the wines. As a result of these conditions, the flavour profiles tended more to tropical with very little greenness. Picking commenced the first week of April.

The fruit was harvested at maximum flavour as assessed through frequent tasting in the vineyard by our winemaker. Harvested in the cool of the evening, the fruit was very gently pressed to avoid harsh phenolic extraction and the juice allowed to cold settle. The clear juice was fermented at low temperatures using yeast renowned for their ability to enhance the Sauvignon Blanc aromas through the release of aromatic thiols. A small amount of residual sugar was left in the wine to complement the palate weight and structure. Early bottling was carried out to ensure the capture of the intense varietal aromas and flavours. peak drinking for this Mystery Sauvignon will be now but will continue to develop for a further 5 years.

Food Pairing: Great served alongside panko crumbed snapper, with lemon and a fresh green salad.