Grove Mill Home Block Sauvignon Blanc
WINEMAKER’S COMMENTS
This is the second year we have made this wine and next year our home block vineyard will achieve full organic status. This wine is a careful blend from two parcels of fruit, from opposite ends of the vineyard. We are very pleased with the resulting expression of Sauvignon Blanc character, and look forward to working with this fruit in future vintages.
VITICULTURE
Harvest date: 7th April 2009
Harvesting: Machine harvested
Sites: Single Vineyard home block surrounding the winery in the Wairau Valley
VINIFICATION
Gentle pressing (pneumatic presses) prior to cold settling. The fermentation was carried out in 100% stainless steel tanks, with full temperature control. Fermentation temperatures were kept low and we utilised carefully selected organic yeast strains to emphasise classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc characters.
Alcohol: 12.5%
Titratable Acid: 7.4g/L
Residual Sugar: 2.8g/L
pH: 3.2
Producer
Country of origin
New Zealand
Varietals
Sauvignon Blanc
Closure
Screwcap
Alcohol content
12.50%
Bottle size
75cl
Case Size
6
Product code
GM10VWWB
Tasting notes
Bouquet: The wine shows a vibrant nose that includes citrus, gooseberry and kiwifruit aromas.
Palate: The palate has a fresh lemony entry that leads to a medley of herbal and tropical characters. Well weighted with an elegant balance and sustained finish.
