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The Raptor

2012 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Lake Chalice The Raptor is an exquisite Sauvignon Blanc from the renowned Marlborough region, celebrated for its vibrant and expressive white wines. This vintage showcases a delightful light-bodied profile that dances on the palate, with a bright and refreshing acidity that invigorates every sip. The fruit intensity is pronounced, revealing captivating notes of citrus and tropical fruits, intermingled with subtle herbal undertones that add a delightful complexity. The wine is bone dry, making it an excellent choice for pairing with seafood or light salads. Overall, Lake Chalice The Raptor offers a charming and engaging drinking experience that reflects the exceptional terroir of Marlborough.

Tasting notes:


Gooseberry

Gooseberry

Citrus Blossom

Citrus Blossom

Green Apple

Green Apple

Flavor profile:


Body Light

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Acidity High

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:


Seafood, Poached Fish, Light Seafood

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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