Delta Estate Barrel Fermented Sauvignon Blanc 2022

NOSE: ELEGANT, AROMAS OF TROPICAL FRUITS AND A HINT OF RIPE LEMON ON THE NOSE. PALATE: THE PALATE IS FOCUSED AND COMPLEX WITH FLAVOURS OF BLACKCURRANT, TROPICAL GUAVA AND COFFEE BEAN. THE FINISH SHOWS SUBTLE MINERALITY FOR A REFRESHING MOUTHFEEL

Fruit for this barrel fermented Sauvignon Blanc is sourced from select vineyards in the lower Wairau valley in Marlborough, near to the coast. The lower Wairau Valley terroir has deep, fertile, free draining soils that are full of nutrients. Creating the perfect formula for growing delicious, concentrated flavours and aromas for our Sauvignon Blanc grapes.

Ripening steadily throughout the growing period, the fruit was continually monitored until a balance of flavour, acidity and physiological ripeness was reached

This Sauvignon Blanc was aged for eight months with regular barrel stirring before undergoing a second partial malolactic fermentation. Only the finest barrels were selected for final blending before the wine was prepared for bottle.