An intense surprise of a tropical vibe
Instantly attractive flavours of passionfruit, red currant, papaya & melon
An exceptional food wine which will match beautifully with freshly shucked oysters or mussels
Mystery Wairau Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2017 (2)
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Mystery Wairau Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2017 (2)
Accolades
Awarded Trophy: Best Sauvignon Blanc
Six Nations Wine Challenge 2018
Awarded Gold Medal & Marlborough Wine of the Year
China Wine & Spirits Wine Show 2018
Awarded Gold Medal
New Zealand Aromatic Wine Competition 2017
Awarded 93/100 Points & 4.5 Stars
Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review
Description
"Moderately concentrated Sauvignon Blanc, with a flavour profile from the greener end of the spectrum including gooseberry, tomato leaf and green capsicum contrasting with a riper passionfruit influence. A tangy wine with a smooth texture and lingering finish" Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review
The wine displays a pale straw colour in the glass, accompanied by intensely fragrant tropical blackcurrant bud and passionfruit aromas combined with notes of green nettle. Rich and salty flavours of passionfruit, red currant, papaya and melon with a long lingering finish.
Proximity to the ocean sees stronger maritime influences on the vineyards in the lower Wairau Valley where fruit for the Sauvignon Blanc was grown. The daytime temperatures are warm, facilitating ripening, while the night temperatures are typically cooler than the central and upper parts of the Wairau Valley. This promotes increased hang time and flavour development. Nutrient rich soils deposited over time due to non-erosive flooding (prior to stop bank flood protection being introduced) have formed even and fertile sites. The nutrient hungry Sauvignon Blanc vines utilise this fertility to produce extremely concentrated flavours and aromas.
The juice was pressed off immediately to minimize skin contact and juice deterioration following harvesting. After settling the juice was fermented in stainless steel using a selected yeast strain. The fermentation was carried out at cool temperatures to retain varietal characters and freshness. This parcel was identified by our winemaking team during comprehensive blind tastings as the very best batch of wine produced for the 2017 vintage and therefore bottled.
Food Pairing: An exceptional food wine which will match beautifully with freshly shucked oysters or mussels.
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