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Reserve

2012 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Rapaura Springs Reserve Sauvignon Blanc from the 2012 vintage offers a captivating experience hailing from the renowned Marlborough region. This wine features a bright and refreshing character with a light body, making it incredibly food-friendly for a variety of occasions. Its acidity is pronounced, lending a vibrant and zesty quality that tantalizes the palate. The fruit intensity is prominent, showcasing delightful notes of citrus and tropical fruits, which are beautifully balanced with subtle herbaceous undertones. This Sauvignon Blanc is crafted to be bone dry, allowing its crisp and clean finish to shine through, making each sip a delightful adventure into the essence of Marlborough's winemaking legacy.

Tasting notes:


Citrus Blossom, Lemon, Gooseberry

Citrus Blossom

Citrus Blossom

Lemon

Lemon

Gooseberry

Gooseberry

Flavor profile:


Body Light

Very Light Full

Color Intensity Color Intensity 1

Low High

Oak Oak 0

Low High

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Acidity High

Low Pronounced

Spiciness Spiciness 0

Low High

Tannin Pronounced

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:


Grilled Shrimp, Caprese Salad, Grilled Fish with Mango Salsa

Region:


Marlborough
Marlborough

New Zealand's Marlborough region is arguably its most important, a name synonymous with the country's distinctive world-class Sauvignon Blancs. Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc—with its tropical fruit, gooseberry and herbaceous notes—is one of a kind. And it is all thanks to Marlborough's terroir: a large, gravelly river valley inland of Cloudy Bay at the northeast tip of the South Island, it enjoys long, warm, maritime-influenced summers. But Marlborough isn't only about Sauvignon Blanc. The region also produces exceptional Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, sparkling wine and both dry and sweet Riesling.

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