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Aotea Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Aotea Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2022
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Awards
Awards
Gold – AWC International Wine Challenge Vienna 2023, Austria 94 Points - Cameron Douglas MS, October 2022 94 Points (5 Stars) - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, July 2022 93 Points - Bob Campbell MW, © The Real Review, www.therealreview.com, Oct 2022 91 Points/Silver - International Wine & Spirits Competition 2023, UK 91 Points/Silver - Decanter World Wine Awards 2023, UK
Wine Analysis
Wine Analysis
Vineyard: Seifried Queen Victoria vineyard
Sugar at Harvest: 21.7°Brix
Date of Harvest: Mid-March 2022
pH of Wine: 3.22
T.A of Wine: 7.5g/L
Residual Sugar: 3.2g/L
Suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans: Yes
The Vineyard
The Vineyard
Our Queen Victoria vineyard is located in the Motueka area, in the heart of a region known for its apple orchards, kiwifruit and hops. Our grapes are grown on very stony free-draining soils giving lovely fruit clarity and varietal intensity.
Winemaker's Notes
Winemaker's Notes
Aromatic and fresh Sauvignon Blanc flavours were encouraged prior to vintage through careful canopy management. The fruit was de-stemmed and pressed immediately after harvest and a cool fermentation was initiated in stainless steel tanks to retain the clean, fresh aromatic fruit characters.
"Ripe, dense fruit charateristics showing the wine's typicity with a gentle citrus and lemon peel note. Finish is well balanced, long, smoky and flinty."
Silver/91 Points - International Wine & Spirits Competition UK, 2023.
