Kind: White
Special: Biodynamic, Vegan
Region: Nelson, New Zealand
Winery: Richmond Plains
Appellation: Nelson
100% Sauvignon Blanc
The old vines are on Scott Henry trellising and the new vines were trellised on vertical shoot position. A hot, dry summer contributed to an early harvest with good quality fruit and excellent flavors; fruit was picked in mid April. All fruit was crushed and de-stemmed before being cool fermented to preserve the vibrant, fresh Sauvignon characters.
Delicious gooseberry, capsicum, passion fruit and lime-citrus flavors with a lovely background of mineral and nettle tones. Fresh, fruity & vibrant with good weight and length. A very versatile and popular wine that complements a wide variety of food styles especially seafood and ideal as an aperitif.
Alcohol: 12 % Acidity: 6.2 Residual Sugar: 2.7 g/l
Accolades for the 2009 vintage:
Grown organically and certified by BioGro, the 2009 vintage is a lively, medium-bodied wine with fresh, grassy aromas, leading into a tangy wine with plenty of crisp, limey flavours. «««½ stars Michael Cooper 2011, Recommended Winestate.
“This is my new favourite Sauvignon Blanc. It’s delicious. First taste impressions were of a deep, fruity flavour, infused with apple and citrus, followed by the gorgeous, long lasting aftertaste of something deeper and earthier. Aside from the impressive taste of this wine, the story of this vineyard also won my heart.”
- Charlotte Squire, Happyzine.co.nz
An aromatic nose displaying lime zest, green capsicum and passionfruit characters. It’s juicy and nicely fruited on the palate showing good weight and crisp acidity. A nicely balanced wine with plenty of appealing flavours. 4 Stars.
- Sam Kim, Wine Orbit.
“With ripe fruit and herbs restrained by a mineral undertone hinting of greywacke river stones, this wine finishes with a crisp tingle.”
- Charmian Smith, ODT.
“There is no mistaking the variety with lively gooseberry-like aromas and flavours and a flinty, dry, zippy acid finish…a pleasant, enjoyable wine.”
- Ivan Donaldson, The Press
“Soft, ripe and easy drinking, this wine displays gooseberries and capsicum on the nose. These characteristics are joined by citrus undertones and a gentle acidity in the palate. Clean, dryish finish.”
- Tizwine
