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Dog Point - Section 94 - Sauvignon Blanc 2015
- Producer Dog Point Vineyard
- Blend 100% Sauvignon Blanc
- Country New Zealand
- Region Marlborough
- UPC 7905590043
Vintage
Our 2015 harvest, began with an early start on the 3rd March after a warm and dry season, with only half of our annual rainfall (310mm). It was a small yielding year due to indifferent weather at flowering, followed by a dry summer, which lead to concentrated wines that will age well.
Vineyard
Location: Section 94 - Marlborough home vineyard.
Viticulture: 7.5 tonnes/hectare.
Clones: 100% UCD1
Soil: Silt/clay loams.
Viticulture: 7.5 tonnes/hectare.
Clones: 100% UCD1
Soil: Silt/clay loams.
Wine
Winemaking: Hand picked and gently pressed straight to older French Oak barrels for eighteen months. No juice clarification with 100% natural ferment. Bottled without fining and only minimal filtration.
Colour: Pale Straw in colour.
Aroma: Ripe aromas of grapefruit and lemons with overt white floral characters in the forefront. The hint of struck match aromas characteristic of this wine, reflect the use of solids during fermentation and ageing, adding a dimension of complexity and interest.
Palate: The palate displays vibrant, varietal Sauvignon qualities, with citrus, racy fresh acidity and after 18 months of ageing on lees, creamy textures and a toasty, nutty finish.
Cellaring: Five to seven years.
Aroma: Ripe aromas of grapefruit and lemons with overt white floral characters in the forefront. The hint of struck match aromas characteristic of this wine, reflect the use of solids during fermentation and ageing, adding a dimension of complexity and interest.
Palate: The palate displays vibrant, varietal Sauvignon qualities, with citrus, racy fresh acidity and after 18 months of ageing on lees, creamy textures and a toasty, nutty finish.
Cellaring: Five to seven years.
