Bouquet: Aromas of tropical fruits, ripe citrus, lemongrass, guava.
Palate: Fine texture, juicy acidity, minerality, lingering crisp finish.
Food match: White meats, pale cheeses, seafood especially scallops and oysters.
Cellaring: Ideally enjoyed as a young wine, may be cellared for several years.
Winemakers: James Healy, Ivan Sutherland
| Growing Region | Marlborough |
| Alcohol | 13.5% |
| pH | 3.34 |
| Acidity | 7.3 g/l |
| Residual Sugar | 3.3 g/l |
| Maturation | Stainless Steel |
Pure, punchy gooseberry, passion fruit and nectarine/tree fruit flavours offer a strong varietal and regional expression. The flavour profile appears to be a little riper than most from this cool Marlborough vintage. Very attractive wine that begs you to have a second glass ... and a third. 93/100
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