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Babich Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023
New Zealand, Marlborough
Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling
RRP £13.00
Description
Sweet citrus, red current and tropical fruits overlay fresh herbs and mineral elements.
On entry fresh tropical/ fruit salad fruits. The mid-palate adds juicy ripe citrus and blackcurrant with spice and lime joining and extending the finish. A wine with flesh and volume - a flavourful mouthful.
Awards
NZ Wine Rater 92 POINTS
Certifications
Low/no sulfur
New Zealand Sustainable Winegrowing
Alcohol
12.5%
Analytical data
dry
3.3 g/l residual sugar
6.5 g/l acidity
3.34 pH
Vineyard
From multiple vineyards throughout Marlborough
Winemaker
Adam Hazeldine
Viticulture
The grapes for this wine are grown on a multitude of vineyards throughout the Marlborough region.
Vinification
After harvest the grapes were quickly crushed and pressed into stainless steel tanks where the juice was fermented at a range of temperatures to capture the intense varietal flavours.
Was malolactic fermentation used: no
Was high-solid fermentation used: no
Maturation
After extensive tasting trials by the winemakers, the wine was blended, finished and bottled.
Bottling
Size: 0.750l
Closure: Screw top