Dog Point 'Section 94' Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2015

Description

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"The trademark reductive complexity will surprise the regular sauvignon-blanc drinker and delight those who delve into great white Burgundy. Flinty lemon and grapefruit pith and really fresh, river-stone minerals, the palate has a gently creamy array of lime and green-mango flavors. Super wine" Nick Stock

Pale Straw in colour in the glass. Ripe aromas of grapefruit and lemons with overt white floral characters in the forefront.  The hint of struck match aromas characteristic of this wine, reflect the use of solids during fermentation and ageing, adding a dimension of complexity and interest. The palate displays vibrant, varietal Sauvignon qualities, with citrus, racy fresh acidity and after 18 months of ageing on lees, creamy textures and a toasty, nutty finish.

Our 2015 harvest, began with an early start on the 3rd March after a warm and dry season, with only half of our annual rainfall (310mm). It was a small yielding year due to indifferent weather at flowering, followed by a dry summer, which lead to concentrated wines that will age well. A fuller bodied, textural style of Sauvignon Blanc. This single vineyard parcel is situated within the Dog Point Vineyard, using the same low cropping level from vines planted in 1992. Fruit is hand-picked, whole bunch pressed and fermented and aged in older French oak barrels for 18 months. Bottled without fining.

Hand picked and gently pressed straight to older French Oak barrels for eighteen months. No juice clarification with 100% natural ferment. Bottled without fining and only minimal filtration.

Food Pairing: Fish (especially Salmon), poultry, soft white cheeses.