Tohu Whenua Awa Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2023

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.

Awatere Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand. Arapoto (Short Path) Block. Planted 2002. 5.06ha.

• 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

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.

Color

Fresh seafood with citrus summer salads, smoked salmon and soft cheeses.