Lawson's Dry Hills Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Description

Dry, Feijoa, Passionfruit

"Brightly fruited and enticing, the bouquet shows crunchy apple, fresh fig, feijoa and lime zest aromas. The palate is equally satisfying with excellent vibrancy, combined with fine texture and lively acidity, making it delicious and highly appealing. At its best: now to 2028" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Oct 2024

"A lovely purity and freshness with definitive scents of ripe citrus and fine lees, some tropical fruit moments and white peach. Equal purity levels as the wine touches the palate, flavours mirror the bouquet led by citrus and stone fruit, some fine lees compexity cement the style, a definitive backbone of acidity and lengthy, balanced and even finish. Best from late 2024 through 2028" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Oct 2024

As is typical of our style of Sauvignon Blanc, this wine is aromatic, fresh and crisp with succulent ripe, fruit flavours balanced by a refreshing yet gentle acidity. Passionfruit, honeysuckle, lemon curd and red capsicum aromatics leap from the glass while the palate has concentrated citrus and tropical characters with underlying fresh, herbaceous tones. Well-balanced with lovely structure and length. Drink now while bright and vivacious or keep for a year or two and the wine will mellow and soften giving a rounder mouthfeel.

The grapes from the excellent 2024 vintage were sourced from four separate vineyards - our Waihopai, Chaytors Rd and Blind River Vineyards plus a small portion from the Wiffen block. Each brought something special to the blend in terms of influencing the texture, aromatics and flavour. 

Cool weather at flowering resulted in lower crop levels but the upside is great flavour concentration. The long, sunny growing season allowed the grapes to ripen perfectly so each block was harvested as it reached optimum ripeness and flavour. The grapes were gently pressed and most of the juice fermented in stainless steel tanks with selected cultured yeast. A small amount was fermented with wild yeast in old French barriques. This added a little more complexity and texture and softened the overall acidity, giving a deliciously expressive, enjoyable style of Sauvignon Blanc.

Food Pairing: Seafood, shellfish, salads, feta, goat cheese, fresh herbs, Vietnamese-style dishes, garlic prawns, light Thai dishes or enjoy just as a refreshing glass of expressive, stylish Sauvignon Blanc!