FIRST VOYAGE
MARLBOROUGH, NEW ZEALAND
SAUVIGNON BLANC 100%
COLOUR:
Pale straw with green hues
AROMAS:
A lifted nose of passion fruit, white currant and tomato leaf
PALATE:
A succulent palate of gooseberry, citrus fruits and blackcurrant. A herbaceous thread leads to a long lingering finish
AGEING POTENTIAL:
Perfect for drinking immediately, this Sauvignon Blanc will be at its best over the next two years
BACKGROUND:
The grapes for this wine were selected from vineyards across Marlborough’s sub regions, including the Wairau Valley. The fruit was carefully monitored throughout maturity and was harvested upon reaching optimum flavour development and ripeness. Transported to the winery with haste and pressed off with minimal skin contact, the resulting juice was cool fermented in stainless steel to retain freshness and aromatics
FOOD MATCH:
An ideal wine with seafood or chicken dishes and fresh summer salads
WINE ANALYSIS:
Alcohol 13%
pH 3.3
Titratable Acidity 7.1g/litre
Residual Sugar 4g/litre
