Allan Scott MOORLANDS Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2008

Our Prestige Single Vineyard range of wines are produced from our best estate grown grapes and reflect low yield vines and meticulous viticulture. Special attention in the cellar in terms of handling, employing high tech and traditional methods, result in these elegant wines of limited production.

Viticulture

Sauvignon Blanc is truly a variety that is made in the vineyard. Clean and ripe fruit will always produce great Sauvignon Blanc. Picked in the cool of the early morning the fruit was quickly pressed to keep maximum flavour and freshness.

Vinification

After pressing, the wine was chilled and allowed to settle over a 24hr period. The wine was then racked, inoculated and fermented in stainless steel tanks at cool temperatures for 15-20 days, then matured in old oak barrels for 6 months with regular lees stirring

Description

A powerful wine, with ripe passionfruit and citrus flavours, an underlying hint of nettles and a subtle sweatiness contributing to the rich and concentrated palate. Maturation in old French oak barrels and regular battonage creates complexity and creaminess and, along with the typical Marlborough acidity, lead to a lingering finish.

Serving Suggestions

There are many occasions to enjoy The Moorlands Sauvignon Blanc 2008, either as an aperitif, on its own or accompanied by seafood or salad dishes. Serve lightly chilled.

Technical Information

• Alcohol: 13%
• Residual Sugar: 1.6g/ltr
• Titratable Acid: 7.13
• p.H: 3.17

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