Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc

''Vineyards Waihopai Valley - alluvial stony silt loams very well drained. Mid Wairau Valley - varying depth of alluvial silt loam over gravel well drained. Lower Wairau Valley - deep alluvial silt deposits over gravel. Clones MS. Winemaking Winemakers - Paul Bourgeois Richelle Collier. 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. Aroma Grapefruit mango passionfruit and melon. Palate The texture is smooth and inviting with classic Marlborough flavours including ripe bell pepper and tropical fruit. Crisp acidity rounds off an elegant structure. Cellaring Fresh is best with the first 1-2 years providing the best drinking.'' - Spy Valley