Elegant, texture, purity.
From 16-17-year-old estate vines this elegant Sauvignon Blanc was fermented with native yeasts, and aged, in portions in oak barrel and foudre and stainless steel. The ageing was done for five months sur-lie.
Don't expect this Sauvignon Blanc to be anything like a Marlborough version. It's definitely Old World leaning with a BC backbone--a true expression of site as Blue Mountain claims.
Expect notes of straw and green apple, crunchy apricots, grass clippings, dried flowers and mineral aromas. That minerality is echoed in spades in the mouth along with lime flavours. Lovely restraint and purity here, it has texture and concentration and a long zesty finish.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - September 13th, 2024