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Vavasour Sauvignon Blanc, Awatere Valley

The fruit is harvested at night to preserve the flavour and freshness that epitomises Marlborough Sauvignon. Careful yield management ensures greater concentration and cool-fermention in stainless steel helps retain the essence of the Awatere fruit. A powerful bouquet of fresh herbs, tomato stalk and blackcurrant matches ripe stone fruit and bright citrus on the palate. A deserving trophy winner that on two occasions has taken Platinum at the Decanter World Wine Awards.

Product code: 25554

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Vavasour Sauvignon Blanc, Awatere Valley

Details

Type: White
Country: New Zealand
Region: Marlborough
Vintage: 2019
Producer: Vavasour
Primary grape: Sauvignon Blanc
Bottle size: 75cl
Code: 25554
Awards:
- 2018, Bronze Decanter World Wine Awards 2019
- 2018, Bronze International Wine Challenge 2019

Ethical
Vegetarian
Screwcap
Sulphites
Milk

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Expression

Zesty, herbaceous or aromatic whites

High-acid cheeses such as goats’ or sheeps’ cheese e.g. crottin de Chavignol, pecorino. Lightly smoked cheese
Calamari, cerviche. Delicate white fish e.g. sole. Fried with chips, kedgeree, mackerel, shellfish, smoked trout
Anise, bay leaf, caraway, chervil, coriander, dill, ginger, lemongrass, mint, oregano, parsley, tarragon
Steamed, braised chicken, pork, veal
Light creamy herb, fishbased sauces, olive oil or light cream e.g. clam sauce. Apple with less-dry wines, tartare sauce
Good with Thai dishes (less sweet) and moderately spiced fish and shellfish dishes e.g. fish or chicken tagine, harissa
Asparagus, avocado, goat’s cheese, smoked-fish salads. Olives, peas, spinach, vegetarian quiches

About the Wine

Sauvignon Blanc

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Sauvignon has boomed in recent years. Its crisp acidity makes it a popular choice as an aperitif or with food. It's an aromatic variety, enjoyed when young, and mostly un-oaked. Produced in a variety of methods in the Old and New World resulting in a light and minerally style to more tropical flavours.

Flavours:

Gooseberry
Green Peppercorn
Honeydew Melon
Lime
Passion Fruit

Vavasour, the first winery in the wild and windy Awatere Valley and therefore had first pick of the best-positioned vineyard sites free-draining river gravels. It is one of a limited and elite selection of New Zealand wineries that belong to the Fine Wines of New Zealand program, showcasing the most perfect wines of a given region.The Sauvignon Blanc 2017 won DWWA Global Platinum – Best Sauvignon Blanc in the world; the second time of winning this award.

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The Country

New Zealand

Heralded as one of the best vintages of the decade, some might even say ever, 2019 has proved an excellent year for New Zealand winemakers. With optimum weather throughout the year, the wines have great fruit expression, balanced acidity, length and intensity.

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