2015 Walnut Block Nutcracker Sauvignon Blanc

Walnut Block mark a pleasing departure from industrial New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. The vines are trellised on the Scott-Henry canopy system, which allows maximum light and exposure. The grapes are all hand picked and grown to a yield of 3.5 tonnes per acre. Fruit is first gently whole bunch pressed and predominantly fermented in stainless steel with cultured yeast. A portion is fermented with wild yeasts in old French Barriques, which contributes additional layers of complexity.

Brilliant very pale straw colour with some greenish highlights around the edges and a watery hue. Pungent aromas of gooseberries intermixed with grassy herbaceous characters and a touch of passionfruit are followed by some lightly spiced asparagus and citrusy mineral end notes. Fresh, concentrated flavours of ripe gooseberries, a dash of passionfruit, herbaceous grassy characters and citrusy asparagus fill the mouth within a well rounded textural feel finishing with crisp, zingy acidity. Long gooseberry, citrusy passionfruit, herbaceous grassy characters and asparagus aftertaste. Certified Organic.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc 13.5%