Winemaker Clive Dougall wanted to turn the volume down on the classic fruit driven style of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and he’s done that using organically certified grapes as his starting point, which he fermented with wild yeasts with 35% of the fermentation in old puncheons. Malolactic fermentation followed in barrel with lees stirring and the…
Bright red with garnet tinge. Rich, savoury front palate with soft tannins and spicy backbone, reminds of Rhone with a distinctly Australian edge, finishes nicely. Would be terrific with BBQ meats, lamb and beef particularly. Soft peppercorns with savoury spice.
Salty minerality, juicy fruit with a fun factor that never lets go.
Pale rose gold. Complex nose with stonefruit, lemon, and ginger. The palate is textural with a creamy mouthfeel and focused acidity. Generous peachy and melon flavours, fresh and crisp.
Golden wheat colour tints with clear fine bubbles. Fresh and fruity, honey hints with dominance of white peach and apricot aromas. The palate is crisp, well balanced and pleasant.
This wine is made of 100% Riesling grapes, fermented into a dry taste. This terroir yields the excellent flavour of this wine. Pairings: It matches seafood of all kinds, is also excellent with lam and poultry.
