Babich Marlborough Sauv Blanc 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Babich
Label Name:
 
Marlborough Sauv Blanc
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Marlborough
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
6-8°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 91; Wine Spectator 90; Wine Enthusiast 90; Falstaff 90

Tasting Note
Bright, pungent Sauvignon Blanc with passionfruit, grapefruit, lantana and nettle aromas. Palate shows blackcurrant, tropical fruit, lime zest, mineral and spice. Fresh, juicy, medium-bodied with a zesty, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters and shellfish, grilled prawns, ceviche, light white fish or ceviche, goat cheese and fresh salads; sushi and sashimi, Vietnamese spring rolls, Thai green papaya salad, lightly spiced seafood stir-fries.

Production Method
Predominantly estate fruit; grapes crushed and pressed, fermented in stainless-steel tanks at varied temperatures, filtered and lightly fined. No malolactic fermentation; bottled under screwcap.

Vineyard Info
Family-owned Babich Wines, founded 1916. Long-established New Zealand producer with extensive Marlborough vineyards and a century-plus winemaking and export history.