Montana Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2007
Produced By Montana Wines
Wine Description
Montana Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc burst on to the world stage in 1990 when it won the Marquis De Goulaine Trophy for best Sauvignon Blanc in the world. Now considered the benchmark of New Zealand varietal Sauvignon Blanc, this wine is a blend of fruit from across Montana’s leading estates in Marlborough. It is crafted in a style that epitomises the character and flavour of the Marlborough region
Tasting Notes
Colour: Light straw with green highlights.
Aromas: Ripe capsicum, gooseberry, and grapefruit with tropical fruit notes
Palate: This wine displays full fruit intensity. The ripe capsicum flavours meld well with gooseberry and supporting mango and passion fruit flavours. A well-balanced wine showing the lively, crisp acidity associated with this style.
Winemakers Notes
Harvest notes: The grapes were harvested from mid March to late April 2007.
Fermentation notes: Most of the grapes harvested were crushed and left in contact with the skins for a few hours to increase the extraction process and to provide strength and fullness of flavour. The remainder was gently bag pressed off to achieve fresh clear elegant juice. The juice was then fermented slowly at cool temperatures to retain the very distinctive regional and varietal characters.
Cellaring
Though made to drink while young and vivacious, this wine may be cellared for up to three years to develop further complexity.
Food Match
Grilled oysters, barbecued prawns or salmon, and poached white fish with fresh green salads containing parsley, pepper or lemon. Mediterranean and Turkish dishes with hummus, olives and feta.
Technical Details
WineMaker: Nigel Fraser
Vintage: 2007
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Marlborough
Released: July 2007
Alcohol: 12.5%
TA: 7.3
Brix: 21-22 °
Montana Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2007
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Green capsicum and grapefruit aromas lead to tropical fruit flavours with tight, zesty acidity and clean finish. A well balanced wine typical of this style.
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