Description
Vineyards: Waihopai Valley; alluvial stony silt loams, very well drained. Mid Wairau Valley; varying depth of alluvial sily loam over gravel, well drained. Lower Wairau Valley; deep alluvial silt deposits over gravel.
Harvest Date: March 30th – April 18th, 2017
Winemaking: Harvested predominantly in the cool of early morning, gentle juice extraction, and pressing under inert gas. Cool settled and mainly fermented in stainless steel tanks, around 6% of fermentation in oak barrels.
Bouquet: Grapefruit, mango, passionfruit and melon.
Palate: The texture is smooth and inviting with classic Marlborough flavors including ripe bell pepper and tropical fruit. Crisp acidity rounds off an elegant structure.
Wine Enthusiast, 90 points
“For only clocking in at 13% abv, this is remarkably full in body and rich in texture, with hints of smoke highlighting citrus and stone fruit. The finish is particularly notable for its fine chalk dust and silk feel.” – J.C. 3/1/16
