Satellite Sauvignon Blanc 2010

Country

New Zealand

Region

Marlborough

Vineyards

Selected Marlborough vineyards

Variety

Sauvignon Blanc

Harvest Date

5 - 23 April

Brix at Harvest

21.7 - 24.4 °Brix

Viticulturalist

Adam McCone

Soils

Complex and well drained stony loams. Some sites with deep river-borne silts.

Winemakers

Paul Bourgeois and Kathy-Lee Sowman

Winemaking

After picking and pressing the individual parcels were tank fermented. After fermentation the wines were aged on the yeast lees prior to blending and bottling.

Colour

Pale Straw

Bouquet

Bright citrus zest adds to aromas of sweet pea and grapefruit.

Palate

A perfect aperitif, sweet fruit flavours evolve to a hint of dried herb and a clean, satisfying finish.

Release Date

July 2010

Cellaring

1 - 2 Years