Mystery Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022 (06)

Description

Dry, Herbal, Sherbert

"This example showcases aromas and flavours of fresh meyer lemon and white peach, white flowers and a light stony mineral quality framed with soft fresh herbs and apple flesh. Salivating, crisp, refreshing, fruity, varetal and tasty. Flavours reflect the boquuet with a laser-beam acid line and contrasting ripe fruit flavours. Well made and ready to drink from late 2022 through 2026" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Sep 2022

A refined, yet wholly classic Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough. Densely aromatic, with lush notes of passionfruit, tropical fruits and dried herbs. The palate is vibrant and balanced, yet dry with ripe sherbet like acidity giving great length.

Derived from 100% certified organic fruit, with portions from the Omaka Valley, Wairau Valley and Waihopai Valley.

2022 will be remembered for its challenging nature, which kept us on our toes after a run of remarkably effortless vintages. Dry, stable weather over flowering led to an abundant fruit set, and with consistent small rain events, we enjoyed fantastic vigour across the whole vineyard.

Leading into the harvest period the region endured some significant rainfall events, which increased berry and bunch size, but also disease pressure, unfortunately. Luckily, within our Raupo Creek vineyard and our organic partner vineyards in the Wairau and Waihopai Valley, we had excellent teams working tirelessly in the vineyard to mitigate this. We were able to pick each plot before any real disease pressure took a hold, so after a pressured few months, 2022 has proved a stand-out vintage for our whites, which are showing a fantastic depth of flavour, structure and acidity.

Certified organic grapes were harvested by machine in cool temperatures during March and April. The fruit was pressed, settled and the clear juice was then carefully racked into a variety of stainless-steel vessels. A long, cool fermentation proceeded to enhance the pure, distinctive flavours that are the hallmark of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. After a short period on lees, the wine was stabilised and filtered prior to bottling.