Kate Arnold - Sauvignon Blanc 2023 (750ml) WairarapaAromas Bountiful citrus, hints of fresh cut hay and tropical undertones. Flavors Undeniable core of juicy grapefruit with lime peel, ripe green fig, fleeting black tea, and touches of fresh cut hay and playful minerality. Structure Focused, crisp, and balanced with a plush entry that builds into the mid mouth with a sensationally clean finish.
almost tannin texture that gives a definite bite
TO HAVE THREE EXCELLENT HARVESTS ONE AFTER THE OTHER IS A VERY RARE FACT BUT IN 2020
Light tannins and bright acidity
Very fresh acidity and classic sweet cassis fruit with notes of minerals
Our winemaster has created this dry chardonnay by allowing the young wine to age on its sediment during the fall and winter
With its rich tannins and powerful structure
The vineyard has a south-west exposure and it is a little less steep with deeper soils that act as excellent water reservoirs
Aging: On the lees in used and new French and American oak for up to 8 months
in order to preserve freshness and youth in the wine
or grilled light meats as well as Parmigiano Reggiano
though it just cuts away swiftly on the finish that maybe knocked off a point on the bottle tasting in October 2016
New York strip and filet mignon