2017 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc

Fermentation was primarily carried out in stainless steel tanks with a mixture of cultured yeasts and wild yeast. Approximately 3% of the blend was fermented at warmer temperatures in old French oak barriques and large format vats.

Brilliant water like colour with a distinctive tinge of green around the edges. Potent herbaceous gooseberry and passionfruit aromas leap from the glass overlaying grassy asparagus characters, citrus and faint mineral. Elegant, yet concentrated palate with zesty flavours of herbaceous gooseberries, fresh lime and light passionfruit combining over grassy asparagus characters, citrus and minerals. Light zippy mouthfeel. Dry finish with racy acidity and a long herbaceous gooseberry, lime, grassy asparagus, citrus and mineral aftertaste.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 13%