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Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

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Fernhook Sauvignon Blanc 2016

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WINE STYLE:
A full bodied wine, designed to capture and balance the natural fruit flavours with the mineral terroir expression of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.

DESCRIPTION:
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Marlborough
Vintage: 2016
Volume: 750ml

TECHNICAL:
Alcohol: 13.0% Vol.
Acidity: 7.1 g/L
RS: 3.2 g/L
Closure: Stelvin screw cap

SENSORY:
Aroma: Ripe tropical and nectarine with citrus fragrances.
Taste: Delightful and true to the aroma. Masterfully balanced and deliciously quenching.
Finish: Lengthy and dry, with a persistent aftertaste.
Serve: Chill to between 12 and 14°C (54 and 57°F) then serve and enjoy.
Store: Store between 10 and 16°C (50 and 61°F). deal for drinking now. Likely to peak early 2016.

CUISINE:
Partners well with white meat and seafood cuisine. Sufficiently bodied, it works well with fragrant spices and citrus dressings.

Fernhook 2016 Reviews

Classically expressed, the fabulously aromatic nose shows passionfruit, apricot, feijoa and lime zest characters. The palate is juicy and intensely flavoured, and offers pristine fruit flavours with fine texture, wonderfully structured by refreshing acidity. The wine is up front and very easy to enjoy. At its best: now to 2018. 91/100 Wine Orbit 4.5* Bright, pale straw-yellow colour with slight green hues, near colourless on the rim. The nose is fresh, bright and upfront with aromas of ripe gooseberry fruit along with notes of tropical fruits and herbs, along with suggestions of nutty nuances and chalky minerals. Dry to taste and medium-bodied, the palate has juicy and luscious flavours of gooseberries and tropical fruits along with fresh herb notes. The mouthfeel is bright and lively with refreshing and thirst-quenching acidity, and the wine flows along a light, drying textural line leading to a dry finish of herbs and minerals. This is an up-front, juicy and luscious gooseberry-fruited Sauvignon Blanc with lively mouthfeel and a thirst-quenching, dry finish. Match with Pacific Rim fare over the next 2 years. 17.0+/20 Raymond Chan 4* 4-star-e1399533026701

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