2019 Yealands Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Awatere Valley

Fruit from two contrasting areas in the Seaview Vineyard was selected for this wine and harvested individually. The fruit was de-stemmed then pressed gently prior to cold settling for 72 hours. The clear juice was then racked off and each parcel was fermented separately using a specially selected yeast to enhance varietal character. A long cool fermentation followed to capture and enhance the pure aromatics. The wine was blended, stabilised and filtered prior to bottling. 

Shows pure fruit flavours of passionfruit, blackcurrant leaf, fresh herbs, layered with bright citrus notes. The palate is textured and elegant, with the distinctive mineral finish that Yealands Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc is renowned for.

Enjoy it as an aperitif, or with freshly shucked oysters, prawns, green lip mussels and clams. Also matches brilliantly with a goat’s cheese salad. This wine is suitable for vegetarians, vegans and a gluten free diet. Drink now or cellar 2-4 years.

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