A really lovely expression of quite intense fruit - a little too intense to be truly elegant perhaps

sea breeze and citrus confit

with wonderfully pure damson plum

A 50-50 blend of Merlot and Sangiovese

berry liqueur and mineral notes

Cloudy Bay, Te Koko Sauvignon Blanc other_regions_australia A really lovely expression ofMulti site blend with a significant proportion from Wairau. Gentle pressing. Settled for 24 hours. 8% new oak fermentation with indigenous yeast for 15 months. Partial MLF. TA 7. 9 g l, pH 2. 98. Pale medium lemon gold. Bacon fat, spice and smoke. Vanilla edge to touches of capsicum and gooseberry. Rich, textured palate with spice, vanilla and waxiness to gooseberry and boxwood. Complex and long, if you like the style. (TJ)