2010 Huia Sauvignon Blanc

Background:
The Sauvignon Blanc 2010 was harvested from the two
estate vineyards which are in the Bio Grow certification 
process to organics. The Huias Home vineyard soil is river-
run made up of sandy silts and stones which retain heat
overnight. The grapes from this vineyard display ripe
tropical flavours. The Winsome vineyard is clay based 
mixed with black sand. The nights are colder but the days
are hotter giving more herbaceous, red bell pepper and
mineral flavours to the  grapes.  Harvest commenced at
Winsome on the 31st March and finished up at Home on
the 9th April.  There was excellent depth of flavour and
structure across all blocks and harvest was completed before
any adverse weather.  The majority of grapes were harvested
in the cold early hours of the morning to retain fruit
intensity and freshness. 
 
Winemaking: 
The grapes were pressed with the different vineyards being
kept in separate vessels.  A portion was fermented with
indigenous yeasts in neutral French oak barrels to add
further richness and complexity to the palate of the wine.
Wine yeasts were used on 85% of the juice to maintain
vivacious fruit aromatics and flavour of this variety. 
 
Tasting Note:
This wine shows a good aromatic  intensity with  bright
herbaceous and floral notes, gooseberry, and lime.  It is
layered with flavours ranging from guava, melon, gooseberry
and lime zest.  This uplifting Sauvignon shows an excellent
length and depth on the palate. 
 
Food Matches:  
Huia Sauvignon Blanc is delicious with: fresh oysters, 
prawns, scallops; mussels; marinated fish with dill; goat,  
sheep and feta cheeses. 

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