Catalina Sounds Sauvignon Blanc 2021 (Vinous: 89)

澳洲銷量第一的高級紐西蘭Sauvignon Blanc
Australia's No.1 Best Selling Premium New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc

葡萄100%來自Marlborough地區，當中約一半來自Sound of White, Waihopai Valley 葡萄園。而透過小規模的木桶發酵，這支酒得以表達出葡萄自身的故事及增加層次感。

產地：
新西蘭

產區：
Marlborough

種類:
白葡萄酒

葡萄品種：
Sauvignon Blanc

釀造：
所有葡萄在2021年3月12日至4月10日採收。壓榨過的葡萄汁在低溫下發酵，97%於不鏽鋼桶，3%於酒莊中的大橡木桶內。發酵後與酒糟一起陳年，以增加質感。2021年7月混釀及裝瓶。

品酒筆記：
帶有微妙的高山草本氣息，並夾雜著成熟的柑橘類水果和礦物感。口感初時濃厚似忌廉，果感和酒體中等。2021年份酸度較低，結尾清新悠長，富表現力和平衡感。開瓶初時較含蓄，在杯中隨時間慢慢展現出深度和趣味。

配餐：
海鮮、硬芝士、雜菜香草沙律

Marlborough with components from grower vineyards in the Fairhall, Rapaura, and Renwick sub regions of the Wairau Valley. The balance, as always, comes from our home Sound of White Waihopai Valley Vineyard.

Country of Origin:
New Zealand

Region:
Marlborough

Type:
White/Blanc (Still)

Grape Varieties:
Sauvignon Blanc

Winemaking:
All the fruit was harvested between the 12th of March and the 10th of April. After pressing the juice was fermented at low temperatures in stainless steel (97%) and a small (3%) portion from our estate
in large oak cuvee. Post-ferment the wines were left on yeast lees for a touch of added texture before blending and bottling in July 2021.

Tasting Note:
The wine has subtle alpine herb notes, overlayed with ripe citrus fruit and touches of minerality. The palate is creamy initially, with focussed mid-palate fruit weight and texture. The naturally lower acidity from the 2021 vintage supports expressive and balanced flavours through to a refreshing and lasting finish. Restrained initially, the wine will open up with time in the glass – discover more depth and interest with each sip.

Food Match:
A range of seafood dishes, hard cheeses and crisp green salads with fresh herbs.