Mystery Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023 (30)

Description

Dry, Melon, Passionfruit

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"It's beautifully aromatic on the nose, showing green apple, grapefruit, melon and lemon peel aromas. The palate delivers excellent fruit intensity together with fine texture and juicy acidity, finishing lingering and tasty. At its best: now to 2026" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jul 2024

The 2023 Sauvignon Blanc has an elegant and structured palate, with intense aromas of gooseberry, grapefruit and a hint of sea salt. Pale green colour in the glass. Elegant, aromas of blackcurrant, gooseberry, citrus and mineral oyster shell. A rich and intense palate showing textural layers of ripe passionfruit, honeydew melon and fresh green capsicum, the mineralty gives a crisp and lasting finish.

The growing season had higher levels of rain that cleared up early April, at this time the wind picked up, drying the fruit and leaving behind disease free grapes with intense tropical flavours. Ripening steadily throughout the growing period, the fruit was continually monitored until a balance of flavour, acidity and physiological ripeness was reached.

During a cool evening, the vineyard was machine harvested and the grapes quickly transported to the winery where they were destemmed and pressed. After settling, the juice was fermented at cool temperatures and racked off lees quickly to retain the vibrant fruit flavours and freshness of this Sauvignon Blanc.

Food Pairing: An ideal match with pan-fried scallops, soft Goat’s cheese or Marlborough mussels.