Dog Point Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Dog Point Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022Dry style Partial barrel ferment Passionfruit & lime Bright acidity "Aromatic wine with appealing nectarine, lemongrass, gooseberry, lime and subtle passionfruit flavours. A punchy Sauvignon with purity, energy and concentration supported by mouth watering acidity" Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review, Sep 2022 Pale straw colour. A pure expression of Dog Point Sauvignon with lifted aromatics of granny smith apple, lemon rind as well as floral

• Dry style
• Partial barrel-ferment
• Passionfruit & lime
• Bright acidity

"Aromatic wine with appealing nectarine, lemongrass, gooseberry, lime and subtle passionfruit flavours. A punchy Sauvignon with purity, energy and concentration supported by mouth-watering acidity" Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review, Sep 2022

Pale straw colour. A pure expression of Dog Point Sauvignon with lifted aromatics of granny smith apple, lemon rind as well as floral tones of orange blossoms and elderflower burts from the glass. Bright citrus flavours from an elegant year, followed by saline acidity washing across the palate, leaving subtle tropical tones unfurling on the finish. Drinks beautifully now or can comfortably be cellared for five years or more.

A mild Spring after a wet Winter in 2021 gave the vines a good start to growth. Budburst occured around average timing from early September with ony a few frost events occuring. Flowering was kind and produced what would have been a favourable yield. However, December and February brought significant rainfall (more than 2022mm) to the usually dry period, giving the vines renewed vigour but unfortunately also increased the threat of disease. Hand dropping of diseased buches was paramount to retain quality. This resulted in a smaller than expected harvest but one with ample classic fruit driven characters.

Careful pressing of fruit prior to cold settling then fermentation. A portion of this wine is fermented using indigenous yeasts. The wine is aged for 4 months in stainless steel tanks then bottled without fining.