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Tohu Whenua Awa Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2022
New Zealand, Awatere Valley
Sauvignon Blanc
Description
Partially barrel fermented, richly textured and complex, notes of citrus, tropical fruit, crushed herbs and flint. Mouth-watering minerality and intense fruit concentration, with a fresh, juicy and persistent finish.
Awards
4.5 stars Winestate Magazin Wine Awards
Joelle Thomson, May 2023 18.5/20
Bob Campbell MW The Real Review 2023 91 Points
Certifications
Alcohol
13.0%
Analytical data
dry
3.9 g/l residual sugar
8.4 g/l acidity
3.13 pH
Vineyard: Whenua Awa
Awatere Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand. Arapoto (Short Path) Block. Planted 2002. 5.06ha.
Winemaker
Bruce Taylor
Vinification
• harvested using a modern machine harvester in the early morning when the grapes were cool • pressed into stainless steel tanks for cold settling, before being gently racked and inoculated with a select yeast to naturally enhance the aromatic and flavour profiles of the wine • fermentation was carried out at a cool temperature lasting 21 days until cool stopped • left to settle on yeast lees for a short period before being racked again into stainless steel tanks for maturation, ready for bottling without the need for fining
Maturation
Following fermentation in a combination of stainless steel and French oak the wine is carefully blended and matured for a few months in tank before bottling.
Oak influence: A small portion of fruit pressed directly to older French oak barrels for fermentation with wild yeast.
Color
Apparent color: lemon
Intensity: medium
Aromas
Aroma intensity: intense
Fruit: intense
Floral: restrained
Taste
Acidity: medium
Body: moderate
Food Pairing
Fresh seafood with citrus summer salads, smoked salmon and soft cheeses.
Bottling
Size: 0.750l
GTIN: 09421003130913
Closure: Screw top
Packaging
Bottles per case: 6
GTIN: 09421003130920