Wai Wai Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Description

Dry

• Dry style
• Granny Smith apple
• Gooseberry
• Zingy acidity

"It's brightly fruited and beautifully fragrant on the nose showing Granny Smith apple, kiwifruit, nectarine and lemon zest aromas. The palate is equally appealing with excellent vibrancy backed by crisp acidity, finishing long and mouth-watering. At its best: now to 2023" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jan 2022

Pale yellow with subtle green hues. Fragrant Granny Smith apple and lemon zest. Bright and vibrant citrus and gooseberry flavours with zingy acidity and a mouth-watering finish.

These grapes were selected from the winemaker's most premium vineyards up in the Waihopai Valley and Wairau valley to provide a complex base that gives the sensory experience of layers of complexity and enjoyment.

Harvest 2021 was about 8 days earlier than 2020 and kicked off on March 9th and was complete in 4 weeks finishing on April 9th. No two vintages are the same and this year the difference was the lower yield. Springtime flowering conditions weren’t favourable with cooler weather than usual leading to a large reduction in yield. Some late spring frosts occurred affecting some localised areas of Marlborough and contributed to the lower yielding 2021 vintage. However, we had great weather throughout the ripening period, lots of sunshine and cooler nights, and very little rain so there was no disease pressure and all varieties achieved fantastic ripeness and flavours, albeit small volumes.

Stainless steel fermentation at between 12 to 16° using selected aromatic yeasts retains the classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc varietal character.

Food Pairing: Pair with pan fried fish, roasted chicken or your favourite cheeses.