Grove Mill, Sauvignon Blanc, Wairau Valley, 2016

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Tasted by: Melanie Brown, Bob Campbell MW, Cameron Douglas MS
(at Decanter's August 2017 New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc Panel Tasting, 20 Apr 2017)
Drinking Window: 2017 - 2022
MB: This has an intriguing character, full of weight and texture, thanks in part to its oak ageing and wonderful alignment of savoury and enticing fruit characters. Pulled together effortlessly creating a wonderful wine. BC: This is an intense, pure and appealing Sauvignon with lime, citrus, gooseberry and a subtle, nutty lees character supported by lovely acidity. Reminiscent of a very good Sancerre in style and elegance. CD: This wine has everything; wild ferment characters, lees, mineral, some sulphides, and lovely pristine fruit flavours. It's layered and wild, lengthy and lively.
Grove Mill, Sauvignon Blanc, Wairau Valley, Marlborough 2016
Producer
Grove Mill
Brand
Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage
2016
Wine Type
Still
Colour
White
Country
New Zealand
Region
Marlborough
Appellation
Wairau Valley
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
13.00%
Body
Light
Oak
Unoaked
Grapes
100% Sauvignon Blanc