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Stoneleigh Lighter Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Marlborough, South Island, New ZealandLook for solid notes of grapefruit and green pepper that butt up against the classic passionfruit and lime. It is lip-smackingly dry with bright acidity and ready for sushi, sashimi, or fresh cheeses like chèvre or buffalo mozzarella. Could it be the low-ish alcohol white wine you have been looking for, and a legitimate attempt to make a wine with less alcohol without deconstructing it? The goal at Stoneleigh is to provide the same intensity of flavour while reducing the alcohol by 25%. To do that, the fruit is picked at peak flavours while the sugar levels are still low. The grapes from estate vineyards are quickly bag pressed, and the juice is clarified before fermentation. The winemaking took place in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks using selected aromatic yeast strains to preserve all the pure fruit aromas naturally present in the juice. I deem this a success.Tasted: 10 October 2024Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $18.99 | 750ml | BCL Stores |
| AB | $17.00 | 750ml | |
| QC | $17.20 | 750ml | |
| MB | $15.35 | 750ml |
Grape: Sauvignon BlancCSPC: 293043UPC: 9414505957010
