Mount Brown Sauvignon Blanc 2023/24, Waipara

Waipara rather than Marlborough, so it comes out drier and less tropical. I prefer it, and it costs less. PRODUCER; Lying in the foothills of Mount Brown in the Waipara Valley, this abandoned wine estate was only rediscovered in 2002 and has since quickly become something of a success story. With much lower yields, it's no surprise the valley is fast establishing a reputation for quality. Aromatic varieties such as Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir are perfectly suited to Mount Brown's small, sheltered stony site, and winemaking here is of a very high order. TASTING NOTE; Packed with intense notes of grapefruit, gooseberries, passion fruit and pineapple. The palate is well-balanced with great depth. Classic New Zealand Sauvignon. VITICULTURE & WINEMAKING; The grapes are grown on well drained gravel soils. All vines are grafted onto 3309 rootstock which limits crop and enhances flavour intensity.Machine harvest so fruit is pressed quickly for a cool ferment. Fruit was pressed to tank and cold settled for 48 hours, then racked to tank and inoculated with selected yeast strains. The wine spent a short period on yeast lees after fermentation before being stabilised, filtered and bottled. GRAPE VARIETIES 100% Sauvignon Blanc