Brightwater Nelson Sauvignon Blanc
75cl
This is a delicious, restrained yet refreshing New Zealand Sauvignon. The grapes for this wine were grown on 21 year old vines on the stony loam soils of the Hope Plains. Cool nights, combined with New Zealand’s highest sunshine hours, provided Brightwater with the ultimate growing conditions needed to make great Sauvignon Blanc.
This is a delicious, restrained yet refreshing New Zealand Sauvignon. The grapes for this wine were grown on 21 year old vines on the stony loam soils of the Hope Plains. Cool nights, combined with New Zealand’s highest sunshine hours, provided Brightwater with the ultimate growing conditions needed to make great Sauvignon Blanc.
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green | |
Nose | Harmonious and delicate aromas of passionfruit, pink grapefruit, lime, elderflower and citrus blossom. |
Palate | Dry and medium bodied with fresh acidity. Flavours of grapefruit, gooseberries, elderflower, lime and green apples. Very fresh and lively, with a long finish. |
Colour | Pale, watery lemon in colour |
Fact Sheet | |
Fluid | 75cl |
Grape Variety | 100% Sauvignon Blanc |
Estate/Producer | Brightwater Vineyards |
Country | New Zealand |
Region/AOC | Hope Plains, Nelson, New Zealand South Island |
Vintage | 2016 |
Making Techniques | Grapes harvested from three vineyards: Hope Plains, Sturkenboom, Chisnall. In the winery the grapes were handled very gently and underwent cool fermentations in stainless steel tanks using selected yeast strains. Each component was then held separately and matured for six weeks on yeast lees to allow the fruit characters to fully integrate. Then, after careful blending trials, selected tanks were combined to make the Brightwater Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc. |
Closure | Screw cap |
Awards and/or Press Quotes | |
International Wine Challenge | Commended in 2015 |
Awards and/or Press Quotes | 4.5 Stars Michael Cooper’s Buyer’s Guide, ‘Grown on the Waimea Plains this full-bodied, concentrated wine has deep, vibrant passion fruit & lime flavours. Dry and appetisingly crisp, it’s delicious from the start.’ |