Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc

As a young winemaker in the 1970s sauvignon blanc was not my first choice among varietals. Therefore the challenge in making my first sauvignon blanc in 1979 was to create a wine i could personally enjoy. Arriving at the style we produce today took many years to refine. Barrel fermentation lees-stirring regimes inclusion of the sauvignon musque clone in the blend french oak selection and strains of special yeast were all areas of experimental focus. My aim has been to elevate the varietal to the stature it deserves as one of the two great white wines of the world. The result has been lauded as a stunning wine unique among its peers. The translucent aurora-gold hue of this wine predicts what’s to come in the glass. Mouthwatering and luscious its aroma overflows with tree-ripened fruit – nectarine quince peach and fuji apple – as well as a hint of floral perfume and tropical notes of ripe juicy pineapple passion fruit papaya and mango. Sophistication has come early for