The 2008 Mugwi Sauvignon Blanc exhibits a pungent and complex nose of ripe gooseberries, passionfruit pulp and nettles. A rich and full bodied palate of herbs, fresh green peas and tropical fruit are evident on a lushly textured front and mid palate. Balanced acidity gives length to a unique and flavour packed wine that encapsulates the depth of flavours possible only in Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.
The fruit was machine harvested on flavour criteria in cool conditions, crushed and lightly pressed with state of the art membrane presses. A long fermentation in stainless steel tanks at cool temperatures with selected yeast strains preserved the inherent fruit flavours. Minimal handling and careful blending post fermentation brings to the bottle a pure expression of the Sauvignon Blanc fruit.
The vines were trained to between two and four canes on a Vertical Shoot Positioned trellis. Shoot thinning, some leaf plucking and trimming were carried out through the growing season to maintain a healthy canopy and vine. The 2008 vintage was near perfect with a long relatively warm spring and a summer characterised by warm temperatures and minimal rain. Healthy yields gave intensely flavoured fruit that was harvested between late March and the end of April.
The Mugwi Reserve Sauvignon Blanc pairs beautifully with fresh seafood and shellfish, light summer salads and antipasto platters.
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