Tasting notes:
Secret Coast, Marlborough, Sauvignon Blanc. A refreshing Sauvignon Blanc with gooseberry, citrus and a mineral complexity on the palate through to a mouth-watering finish.
Food Match:
Grilled prawns with garlic, chilli, and lime, fresh oysters, pan-seared sea bass, ceviche, or sushi. Goat’s cheese and herb tarts, tangy goat’s cheese salads, or soft cheese plates. Aromatic Thai green curries and Vietnamese summer rolls that mirror the wine’s natural herbaceous streak.
Producer/Region:
The grapes are carefully selected from several vineyards in Marlborough. Marlborough is a dry, sunny viticultural region, situated at the north eastern tip of the South Island. Consisting of two parallel valleys, the Wairau and the Awatere, it stretches along the Pacific Coast.
The vines grow in mixed alluvial soils, which are geologically young and have been distributed the valleys floors by the Wairau and Awatere rivers. Ideal for viticulture, these alluvial soils have good drainage and low fertility, so the vine is forced to deepen its roots for hydration and nutrients, resulting in berries which are concentrated in flavour.
The grapes were harvested once they had reached optimum maturity levels. Fermentation took place in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks in order to retain the fruity and zesty characteristics of the Sauvignon Blanc grapes and to preserve the essence of the Marlborough terroir.
For more information about the producer: https://www.marlboroughvalleywines.co.nz/
