Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2011

Tasting Notes

Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2011 - Paul Bourgeois

Sauvignon Blanc is grown in our Marlborough vineyard on stony riverbed terraces, gently pressed and fermented in stainless steel tanks to give intense passionfruit and gooseberry fruit characters. The wine is fruit-driven in style, with complexity from lees ageing for several months in stainless steel tanks before bottling. This wine is a classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc with intense flavours and crisp acid in a dry style.

Country

New Zealand

Region

Marlborough

Vineyards

Johnson Estate and Growers

Variety

100% Sauvignon Blanc

Harvest Date

21 March -20th April 2011

Brix at Harvest

21.3-23.7ºBrix °Brix

Viticulturalist

Adam McCone

Soils

Shallow and stony soils with overlying sandy loam.

Winemakers

Paul Bourgeois and Kathy-Lee Bird

Winemaking

After picking and gently pressing each vineyard block was fermented separately before blending and bottling.

Colour

Pale Straw

Bouquet

An intense amalgam of limes, grapefruit, and underlying rich tropical fruit

Palate

An inviting and fine texture brings out the citrus and currant flavours of the wine. Pure fruit and vibrant acidity leave a sustained, dry finish.

Release Date

August 2011

Cellaring

1-3 years

Analysis

Residual Sugar:

3.0 g/L

TA:

7.6 g/L

Alcohol:

13.5% v/v

SV_SB_2011_note.pdf

Accolades

4 Star Spy Valley Spring Releases - http://www.raymondchanwinereviews.co.nz, Aug 11

SILVER - 2011 Sauvignon Blanc - International Wines & Spirits Competition, Nov 11

2011 Sauvignon Blanc - 4 Stars - Michael Coopers Buyer's Guide to New Zealand, Dec 11

2011 Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc - 89pts - eRobertParker.com, Dec 11

BLUE GOLD - Sydney International Wine Competition 2012, Dec 11

SILVER - 2011 Sauvignon Blanc - Royal Easter Show Wine Awards 2012, Feb 12

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