ROHE RAPAURA SAUVIGNON BLANC

RAPAURA SUB-REGION

one of the oldest and most recognised sub-regions of Marlborough, formed on the floodplain of the Wairau River. Our vineyards are located in the eastern part of Rapaura, with deep, even, fertile soils which grow strong vines that can be dry-farmed.

TASTING NOTES

Vibrant aromas of black and white currant follow through to the palate with a layer of stone fruit and refreshing acidity. This wine is immediately appealing but will continue to evolve over the next five years.

VINTAGE REPORT & WINEMAKING

Cool weather during the critical flowering period resulted in less fruit on the vine than normal. After flowering, the summer was consistently hot, dry and windy. This, combined with cooler evenings, helped to retain acidity, creating the perfect ripening conditions. The lighter crop and bunch structure allowed for increased airflow, which reduced risk of disease, resulting in some of the best Sauvignon Blanc we have ever harvested from this sub-region. Once harvested, the fruit was gently pressed. Juice was fermented in stainless steel, with selected yeast strains to enhance aromatics, thiol development and palate weight. After fermentation, the best parcels were selected before the wine was kept on lees for three months, prior to bottling.

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