Rabbit Island Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2019
$11.00
Wine Analysis
Vineyard: Seifried Brigtwater and Queen Victoria Vineyards
Sugar at Harvest: 21.4°Brix
Date of Harvest: Mid March 2019
pH of Wine: 3.17
T.A of Wine: 6.3g/L
Residual Sugar of Wine: 3.3g/L
Suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans: Yes
The Vineyards
The Brightwater vines are grown in an extremely stony area of the vineyard where water and nutrient levels are low. This helps us to restrict the plants' vigour and to crop at low levels. Our Brightwater Vineyard is situated 15km from the coast and is sheltered from the south by the Richmond ranges. The ‘soil’ is a combination of rocks and boulders which is very hard on the farm equipment but vital for holding the warmth of Nelson’s sun and for ripening the sauvignon Blanc grapes.
Our Queen Victoria Vineyard is located in the Motueka area in the heart of a region known for its apple orchards, kiwifruit and hops. Our grapes are grown on very stoney free draining soils giving lovely fruit clarity and varietal intensity.
Winemakers Note
Traditionally Chardonnay is made in an oaked style, however, we are often asked: what does Chardonnay as a grape variety with no oak ageing taste like? This is it!
In the vineyards, leaves were removed from around the fruiting zone to allow light penetration and air movement around the ripening bunches. Parcels of fruit were picked when flavours, sugars and grape acids were nicely in balance, giving fruit with intensely varietal flavours and a fresh, lasting acidity.
Tasting Note
The 2019 Rabbit Island Nelson Sauvignon Blanc is crisp, clean and varietal with notes of passionfruit and melon. The palate is broad and flavoursome leaving a lasting impression.
