2017 Wildflower Sauvignon Blanc Hawke's Bay

Notes

New Zealand wine reviewer Raymond Chan writes: "Bright straw-yellow colour with a pale golden hue, lighter on the rim. The nose is softly full with aromas of gooseberries and tropical fruits, along with fresh herbs and green capsicums forming a well-packed heart. This is elegant in proportion and unfolds cut-grass notes. Dry to taste and light-medium bodied, the palate has up-front, uncomplicated and light flavours of gooseberries, green stonefruits, fresh herbs and a little cut-grass. The mouthfeel is zesty with lacy acidity and the wine is carried by a light, phenolic-textured line, leading to a thirst-quenching, nuanced finish. This is an up-front and uncomplicated Sauvignon Blanc with gooseberry, tropical fruit, herb and cut-grass flavours on a refreshing palate with light grip. Serve with salads and vegetables, and Mediterranean fare over the next 2 years. Fruit from Maraekakaho cool-fermented in stainless-steel to 12.5% alc. and 3.7 g/L RS, TA 7.1 g/L and pH 3.24."