Concentrating on the white grape varieties Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling, Allan Scott Wines combines viticultural expertise with ability to enhance the qualities of Marlborough's outstanding winemaking conditions to produce wines that have achieved many awards and accolades.
In the appropriate seasonal conditions, the company produces a late harvest style wine from Riesling, or more recently Chardonnay, grapes.
Pinot Noir, grown in recently-acquired company vineyards and from selected grower sites suitable for the production of this variety, have filled the requirement to have red wine production. A small block of Merlot will enable limited production of this esteemed variety.
The company also produces a bottle fermented sparkling wine made in the traditional method.
Sauvignon Blanc [ library notes ]
Sauvignon is unmistakably Marlborough, with fresh tropical aromas and crisp palate, retaining its elegance without aggressive herbaceousness. Particular attention is given to vineyard preparation before vintage to ensure continuity of our distinctive style.
Riesling [ library notes ]
Riesling has wide appeal with its floral bouquet, citrus taste and slight residual sweetness. Fermented in stainless steel tanks with little or no skin contact, we place importance on ripeness and good balance to maintain full fruit flavours and freshness. Riesling is vinted in a style that is a perfect accompaniment with lunch and dinner menus.
Pinot Gris [ library notes ]
Marlborough Pinot Gris has grown strongly in popularity over the last few years, although there is no distinctive style as found with Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Allan Scott’s has been leaning toward the aromatic spectrum of approaching this variety, with the aim to gain as much complexity from the fruit as possible.
GewÜrztaminer [ library notes ]
Whether you enjoy it or not, your first taste of Gewürztraminer will certainly make an impression due to its intense flavours and floral aromas. Being one of the earliest varieties to ripen, it benefits from the intense heat of early summer causing tremendous richness.
Chardonnay [ library notes ]
A variety of Chardonnay clones and vineyard sites often produce differing characteristics that are positively used in our Chardonnay blends. Chardonnay is vinted from selected vines from the estate vineyards. Fermentation and maturing in French oak barriques gives distinct weight and elegance to these wines, which have excellent cellaring potential.
Pinot Noir[ library notes]
Viticultural expertise and perfect sites bring intensely flavoured and weighty Pinot wines. The wines are hand-crafted by being hand picked, plunged in open top fermentors and matured in French oak barriques along with further bottle development to produce a very sought-after wine.
MÉthode Traditionelle Blanc de Blancs [ library notes ]
Vinted entirely from Chardonnay, this wine combines a perfect balance of fruity ripeness and acidity which makes for a flavoursome, elegant wine with good length.
Sparkling RosÉ [ library notes ]
Vinted from 100% Pinot noir, it is a dry style pink methode traditionelle, full of the flavours of ripe strawberries and raspberries. The bubbles enhance the aromas on the palate making a very fitting drink for the summer months.
