Huia Sauvignon Blanc 2006

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Winery:

Huia Vineyards

Varietal:

Sauvignon Blanc

Region:

New Zealand > Marlborough

Type:

White Wine

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User Tags:  nose, citrus, color descriptors, fruit, acidic, herbaceous, desserts, pastries, (tropical) fruit, pineapple 

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What to Expect

Sauvignon Blanc has a long history in France, and is even one of the parents of the most famous grape of all, Cabernet Sauvignon. Though having achieved high levels of acceptance and popularity in France, Sauvignon Blanc was more commonly associated with specific regions or villages, Pouilly Fume for example. With its arrival in new Zealand, and the country's ability to draw out a level of intensity from the grape, it was poised for bigger and better things. New Zealand's Sauvignon Blanc is often suggested as an alternative to Chardonnay. Its incredibly bright flavor, snappy acidity and fresh, easy feel are a perfect contrast to the rich, buttery full-bodied style of Chardonnay that is most popular. The citrus, pineapple and kiwi fruit tones most common in New Zealand's Sauvignon Blanc are paired with intensely green aromatics that recall gooseberries, freshly cut grass, and jalapenos, offering an unusual and unusually compelling blend of savory and sweet that has found a huge following.

Winemakers Notes

"The 2006 Sauvignon Blanc was harvested from five different vineyards, spread over the Wairau Valley section of Marlborough. The vineyard sites were selected to increase the depth of varietal flavor. Harvest started early April with the young Sauvignon Blanc vines from their two most herbaceous vineyards and ended late April with their last block of Sauvignon Blanc. Some of the grapes were hand picked then whole bunch pressed. A small percentage of the juice went through indigenous yeast fermentation in old French oak. The remaining portion was cold fermented in stainless steel. On read more...the nose, this aromatic wine shows uplifting bright gooseberry and ripe citrus scents. It is finely structured with multiple layers of fresh squeezed passion fruit, pineapple, lime and flower notes on the palate. The flavors are intense and long. This refreshing white is delicious with mussels cooked in Sauvignon Blanc, marinated fish with dill, oysters, prawns, scallops and goat, sheep and feta cheeses. "    (hide)

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