Yealands Estate Single Block S1 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Description

Dry

• Dry style
• Subtle citrus
• Vibrant herbs
• Concentrated

Our S1 Block Sauvignon Blanc comes from a sun soaked site, moderated by cool, coastal breezes on our Seaview Vineyard. The subsequent style and flavours reflect this terroir, with a lush, full palate, balanced by mouth-watering acidity. The nose is pure and expressive showing vibrant herbal and blackcurrant leaf notes. There is an underlying citrus aroma that provides a nice, lifted finish on the nose. Our S1 Sauvignon Blanc is concentrated and elegant, it shows great texture with a lively acidity and mineral drive, giving the wine exceptional length.

Vintage 2022 was an exciting classic Marlborough harvest. A warm Spring secured good fruit set throughout the region. Some challenging weather in February was rewarded with clear warm days throughout harvest. The cool crisp nights and warm days in March retained vibrant acidity while allowing flavours to develop fully. A slow and steady ripening resulted in beautifully intense and structured wines. Our S1 Sauvignon Blanc parcel was picked at perfect ripeness, allowing the wine to show the classic flavours and aromas the wine is known for.

The carefully harvested fruit from our S1 block was de-stemmed, chilled and gently pressed. The juice was cold settled for 72 hours, after which the clear juice was racked off. A long, cool fermentation with a specialist Sauvignon Blanc yeast followed to capture and enhance the distinctive fruit flavours created by the S1 Block. Once fermentation was complete, the wine was racked, stabilised and filtered before bottling.

Thinking differently is what we do at Yealands. Crafting award-winning wines in harmony with nature has seen us lead the world in sustainable winegrowing. But most importantly, it means great tasting wines which don’t cost the earth. Our Single Block wines are the purest expression of our land, showcasing the distinctive flavours from individual vineyard blocks.

Food Pairing: Enjoy with both fresh and cooked seafood dishes including freshly shucked oysters, prawns, green lipped mussels and creamy scallops.