Colour:
Pale straw.
Aroma:
Lifted fragrances of red apple, lime zest and citrus blossom.
Palate:
Flavours of green apple and mandarin with an underlying minerality. The palate is waxy and textural with an off dry finish that lingers.
Ageing potential:
Perfect for drinking now and will continue to reward over the next three to five years.
Winemakers:
Stewart Maclennan and Hamish Clark
Winemaking:
Each parcel was fermented separately at cool temperatures in stainless steel tanks in order to retain the varietal characters and freshness. After fermentation the parcels were assessed for quality, carefully blended then balanced, stabilised and prepared for bottling.
Viticulture:
The grapes were harvested from select vineyard sites predominantly in Marlborough’s Awatere at the peak of flavour development in the cool of the evening.
Wine Analysis:
Alcohol 10.5% v/v
Residual sugar 12.2g/L
Acidity 7.3g/litre
pH 3.20
Our Food Match Recommendation:
A lovely aperitif wine to have on its own or a fabulous match with pork, fresh fish or Asian cuisine.
Vegan Friendly
