The fruit was machine-harvested in cool evening conditions, destemmed and lightly pressed with minimal skin contact in the winery. The majority of the juice was settled with enzyme to achieve a high degree of clarity. Fermentation at very low temperature and with selected yeast strains were used to preserve the inherent fruit flavours.
【Tasting Notes】
Colour / Appearance: Pale lemon-green, with a bright clarity Aroma / Bouquet: A lifted and bright array of fresh gooseberry, elderflower, nettles, tomato leaf and jalapeno. There are also the distinct mineral notes, characteristic of the Awatere sub-region. Palate: A medium-bodied wine with bright and fresh acidity to highlight the lifted, pure fruit aromatics, that persist on the long, clean finish. Cellaring: Our ‘Greg’ Sauvignon is made to be appreciated either newly bottled or with careful cellaring for 2-3 years. Food Match: Summer salads, poultry and shellfish – particularly suited to oysters or green shell mussels – as well as lobster and white fish. Our ‘Greg’ Sauvignon Blanc is also the perfect aperitif.
【Awards】
2020 Concours Mondial Du Sauvignon: GOLD
2020 ROYAL EASTER SHOW WINE AWARDS: MAINFREIGHT CHAMPION EXPORT WINE TROPHY
2020 Concours Mondial Du Sauvignon: Revelation Trophy, best Sauvignon wine from New Zealand
2020 Royal Easter Show Wine Awards: Mainfreight Champion Export Wine Trophy
2020 Sakura Japan Women’s Wine Awards – Gold
2019 Bob Campbell, NZ, Gold Ribbon 95/100
2019 Michael Cooper, NZ, 5 stars
Gourmet Traveller Wine, 2019 Top 100 New Release Wines, 5 stars
