Sauvignon Blanc is traditionally the wine of the Loire Valley in France and wines characteristic of this area are Sancerre and Pouilly Fumé Blanc. Both styles are dry and the final flavour profile reflects the growing season, the soil type and structure.
It is also found in the Graves and Sauterne area of the Bordeaux. Here it is combined with Semillon to produce sauternes that are sweet in finish.
In New Zealand, Sauvignon Blanc made up 75% of the national vineyard crop in 2017, with 285 thousand tonnes harvested and 86% of total wine exports. Most of this is from the renowned soils of Marlborough, where recent years have seen a significant increase in annual new plantings, to attempt to satisfy world demand for the much vaunted product.
Our 20th vintage of Sauvignon Blanc!
Harvest: Machine harvested on 26 March and 2 April 2023.
Viticulture Notes: Produced by acclaimed New Zealand winemaker Alan McCorkindale using carefully selected parcels of fruit from Vicarage Lane’s own vineyard and vineyards managed by Vicarage Lane, to produce wine most redolent of the Marlborough tradition.
Winemaking: Fermented in stainless steel tanks at a temperature of 12°C to maximise primary fruit aroma and flavour. Fined using bentonite clay to ensure the wine remains vegan friendly.
Bottled: From May 2023
Released: June 2023
Wine Analysis:
Total Alcohol 13.4 %v/v
Titratable Acid 6.7 g/L
Total Sugar 3.02 g/L
Tasting Notes: Pale straw colour, lime, fresh passionfruit, black currant leaf, mango and lime, with fine minerality, palate has purity and concentration, and very persistent fruit flavours.
Food Matches: Serve chilled on its own, or match with fish or poultry served with fresh vegetables, creamy pasta sauces, or try it with pasta tossed with pesto and asparagus. A beautiful match with goat cheese. Excellent aperitif.
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Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Sauvignon Blanc 2013
Sauvignon Blanc 2012
Sauvignon Blanc 2011
Vineyard tours and wine tastings are organised by appointment only.
For people who stay at our vineyard cottage, the tour/tasting is available during your stay.
The length of our wine tours/tastings are flexible. They can last from 1 hour up to 2.5 hours. Totally depends on how many questions the attendees have and how much time they have available.
You can submit a booking request via the contact form or via email and we'll be in touch to make arrangements.
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