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Ata Rangi Sauvignon Blanc 2009
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Hand-picked from a very benevolent season, this vibrant wine shows a glorious medley of aromas - passionfruit, persimmon, pear, honeysuckle and a hint of ruby grapefruit. It is rich and finely textured, with great drive through the palate. Aiming for a complex, satisfying, food-friendly style, a small portion was fermented in older barrels to enhance mid palate weight and texture. Our dry windy climate consistently delivers lower than average yields and this variety is no exception. In 2009 we enjoyed an excellent, very even fruit set and chose to crop thin well before harvest in order to achieve the concentration and weight that we’re after. This attention to detail in the vineyard throughout the season ensures the fruit comes in at optimum flavour and balance. Fruit hand-picked and crushed with around half given a few hours of cold soak skincontact before draining and pressing. 10% fermented in 3 year old oak, 90% in stainless steel. Inoculated and fermented in controlled temperature storage at 12-18oC. No malo-lactic fermentation. Vineyards: Lismore, Waiora, Walnut Ridge, Hau Ariki Marae Sutherlands Block. 13.5% Alc/Vol.
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WBW Rating: 93/100
Closure: Stelvin
Region: Martinborough NZ |
Winemaker: Helen Masters & Clive Paton
Drink now until: 2013
Alc/Vol: 13.2 %
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