TohuWhenuaAwaSingleVineyardSauvignonBlanc

<p>Aromas of tomato leaf and fresh tropical fruits. A full palate of passionfruit, guava, grapefruit and hints of herbaceous nettle. Mouth-watering minerality and intense fruit concentration. Fresh, juicy, and persistent finish.</p><p>Awatere Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand, Arapoto (Short Path) Block. Planted 2002 5.06ha Stafford moderately deep silt loam soil.</p><p>Harvested using a modern machine harvester in the early morning when the grapes were cool. Pressed into stainless steel tanks for cold settling, before being gently racked and inoculated with a select yeast to naturally enhance the aromatic and flavour profiles of the wine. Fermentation was carried out at a cool temperature lasting 21 days until cool stopped. Left to settle on yeast lees for a short period before being racked again into stainless steel tanks for maturation, ready for bottling without the need for fining</p><p>Pair with fresh seafood with citrus summer salads, smoked salmon and soft cheeses.</p>