Old Coach Road Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2019

Awards

Wine Analysis

The Vineyards

Our Brightwater Vineyard is situated 15 kilometres 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 grapes.

Our Rabbit Island Vineyards are situated on a wide river Flat. The soil is gravelly sandy loam which is very sandy and free draining. These vineyards are about 1.5 kilometres from the sea which helps moderate temperatures.

Winemakers Note

In the vineyard, 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 Old Coach Road Nelson Sauvignon Blanc is punchy and varietal. Lemongrass and freshly podded pea aromas come through on the nose with passionfruit and citrus notes lingering on the palate. The wine is long and flavoursome.  

"The wine is fabulously aromatic on the nose showing passionfruit, feijoa, kiwifruit and lemon zest characters, leading to a vibrant palate that is juicy and bright. The wine offers terrific fruit intensity and lively mouthfeel, finishing long and very tasty. At its best: now to 2021."
93 points - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, July 2019.