Technical Analysis
Alcohol
13.0
Residual sugar
3.5
pH
3.30
Acidity
7.2
Sauvignon Blanc, a bright and memorable wine, named after the imperial Mt Tapuae-o- Uenuku rising above the Marlborough wine region.
Tasting note
Aromas of passion fruit, lime, lemon and blackcurrant. Flavours of ripe lemon and tropical fruits on the palate. Bright refreshing textural acidity providing length and persistence with an elegant finish.
Origin
New Zealand
Variety
Sauvignon Blanc
Malolactic Fermentation
Yes
Bottle Size
75cl
Vegetarian
Yes
Winemaker
Gus Altschwager & Mark Kenneally
Fining Agent
None
Closure
Screw top
Region
Marlborough
Vegan
Yes
Vinification details
Machine picked from 23 yr old vines, destemmed in the vineyard and gently pressed in the winery. 10% is barrel fermented in old French oak barriques, 90% in Stainless steel tank. 100% is lees aged for 4 months. Certified sustainable and organic (in NZ and Australia only)
AWARDS
New World Wine Awards: Silver
