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Greywacke Wild Sauvignon 2016
Marlborough, South Island, New ZealandGreywacke's Wild Sauvignon is one of those idiosyncratic wines folks look forward to tasting, and have been doing so since the cuvee began in 2009. In 2016, fruit comes from the Southern Valleys and the central Wairau Plains, and young alluvial greywacke-laden soils along with older, denser clay loams. This was native fermented over 6 months in French barrique (a small percent new), with random batonnage, and partial MLF. It was transferred to bottle in fall 2017, where it remained for 6 months prior to release. Wild and earthy, textured with heavy solids, this is a full bodied, weighty white that draws white asparagus, lime blossom, a kiss of soap, meadow grass, broken stone and lanolin along a plump palate, riveted with a salted lemon acidity. There's a notable wood spice at this youthful stage, though history shows this will mellow and cusp into another level in a few years time. For now, a bit of knees and elbows, so cellar for a year or two and enjoy.Tasted: 28 March 2020Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| BC | $36.00 | 750ml | private wine shops |
Grape: Sauvignon BlancCSPC: 198960UPC: 009421901925161
