Marlborough, New Zealand
Color
Pale yellow in color.
Nose
A delicately perfumed nose showing green apple, white fleshed
nectarine and floral notes with hints of spice.
Palate
This is a beautifully balanced, soft and elegant wine. The delicate
stonefruit aromas are carried through to the palate with flavors of
white fleshed nectarines and a hint of white pepper on the
finish.
WINE ANALYSIS
Alc. 13.5%
RS. 5.1 g/L
pH. 3.4
TA. 5.9g/L
Vintage Notes
What a cracker vintage here in Marlborough! Spring and budburst for
the 2014/2015 growing season was “normal” and many a cool morning
saw us keeping Jack Frost away. Indications of crop levels up until
flowering and fruit set were promising. But cool temperatures lead
to a poorer fruit set which resulted in moderate to extremely low
yields in some sub-regions. Virtually no crop manipulation was
required in Sauvignon Blanc vineyards. As Father Christmas began
his rounds, the warm weather arrived and stayed until late March. A
period of cool nights at this stage stabilised acid levels and
allowed optimal flavor profiles and physiological ripeness with
near perfect acid/sugar balance.
Vinification
The fruit for this wine was machine harvested from one small
vineyard in Marlborough, then whipped in to the winery, lightly
pressed and cold settled over 48 hours to remove any solids before
fermenting with selected yeast strains. The fermentation was kept
cool and long to retain the vibrant aromatics. Afterwards I have
gently clarified, stabilised and bottled the wine with a screw cap
closure to retain freshness. I hope you enjoy this year’s Grüner
Veltliner, I sure do..... As always it is best when enjoyed with
great food & good friends! -- Jules Taylor
