Delta Marlborough Pinot Blanc 2022

Description

Dry, Lemon, Peach

"Bright, youthful and refreshing wine with a bouquet and palate of green pear and quince, apple and honeysuckle with a fine leesy layer adding texture and complexity. Quite delicious, with a satin touch on the palate with contrasting acidity and youthful energy, this wine is an excellent aperitif wine. Well suited to spring and summer fare, fresh seafood and Caesar or anchovy and eggs salads" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier

"Elegant and finely scented, the bouquet shows golden apple, apricot, and subtle savoury notes, followed by a beautifully rounded palate offering a smooth mouthfeel and bright acidity. Well-balanced and finely textured with a lingering, delicate finish" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Pale straw colour in the glass. Delicate aromas of camomile flower, white peach and warm baking spice. An elegant and crisp palate with white peach, fresh cut apple and a chalky minerality.

Pinot Blanc is the white mutation grape of Pinot Noir and is an elegant, restrained aromatic variety. Selected from a single vineyard alongside the Waihopai River, just north of the founding Delta Vineyard. A maritime influence with hot days and cool nights plays an important role in maintaining the acidity and flavours within the grapes.

The 2022 vintage was blessed with an abundance of sunshine and healthy growing conditions. Lower crop levels led to increased intensity of flavours within the grapes. Ripening steadily throughout the growing period, the fruit was continually monitored until the preferred balance of flavour and ripeness was achieved.

During a cool evening, the vineyard was machine harvested and the grapes quickly transported to the winery to be pressed. The juice was fermented at cool temperatures to retain aromatics and fresh fruit flavours. The wine was then gently fined prior to bottling.

Food Pairing: A crisp and refreshing Pinot Blanc showing elegant white stone fruit flavours. Ready for immediate enjoyment and will elegantly evolve over the next five years. An ideal match with pan-fried scallops, or Marlborough mussels.