SAUVIGNON BLANC : FIVE BARRELS: 2023

Left to hang on the vine a bit longer than our classic Sauvignon Blanc, this parcel came into the winery riper, bolder and softer in acidy. It was hand picked and pressed straight into 5 barrels where the wild yeasts from our vineyard, our home, fermented it dry. Malolactic fermentation was introduced to add further texture and soften with hints of creaminess. 12 months of lees contact and patience has refined an elegant and enticing wine. 
 
Less than 1500 bottles produced!
 
Sight: Green gold with bright clarity.
Smell: Stonefruits, melon, caramel, herbs and a hint of oak.
Taste: Nectarine, apricot and lemon meringue meet on a palate of texture and poise. Beautifully weighted and splash creamy.
 
Pairing: Think seafood - mussels, lobster, ceveche, scallops!
 
Cellaring: Drink now through 2030
 
RS: 2.6g/L / Alc: 13.5% / TA: 5.8g/L / pH: 3.31
 
Location: Bladen Vineyard, Conders Bend Road, Marlborough.
 
Soils: Silty loam over free draining gravels.
 
Harvest Date: 9th April, 2023.

Winemaker: Elizabeth Findlay