Colour:
Pale straw
Aroma:
Lifted aromas of tropical passionfruit, green capsicum and blackcurrant leaf.
Palate:
Intense flavours of ripe passionfruit and gooseberry combined with a green herbaceous thread and a salty mineral note on the finish.
Ageing potential:
Drinking beautifully now and will be at its best over the next two years.
Winemakers:
Stewart Maclennan and Hamish Clark
Winemaking and Viticulture:
The fruit was sourced from a selection of premium vineyards located in the Dillons Point sub-region of the lower Wairau Valley, at the mouth of the Wairau River. These vineyards are planted on floodplains, rich in nutrients, producing wines with heightened expression.
Each vineyard block was harvested at optimum flavour maturity and physiological ripeness. Grapes were transported to the winery quickly and pressed off immediately to minimise skin contact. After cold settling, the juice from each batch was fermented at cool temperatures using selected yeast strains. Each batch was assessed for quality and only the best components were selected for this James Sinclair blend.
Wine Analysis:
Alcohol 13.0%v/v
Residual sugar 2.2g/litre
Acidity 7.5g/litre
pH 3.21
Our Food Match Recommendation:
A perfect match for pan-fried fresh fish with corn salsa.
Vegetarian friendly
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Previous Vintages Tasting Notes:
GOLD MEDAL - Royal Easter Show Wine Awards 2021
5 STARS - NZ WineRater 2020
SILVER MEDAL - NZ International Wine Show 2020
