Deep Down Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Deep Down
Label Name:
 
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Marlborough
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 92; Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 91

Tasting Note
Aromas of passionfruit, elderflower and citrus blossom; flavors of pineapple, gooseberry and white peach. Bright acidity with a creamy mid-palate from partial malolactic and lees contact, subtle flinty/mineral notes and a clean, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, mussels, grilled white fish, goat cheese, roast chicken, fresh salads. Asian: sashimi/sushi, Vietnamese spring rolls, Thai lemongrass dishes, Japanese tempura, seafood ceviche.

Production Method
Organic grapes; wild (indigenous) yeast fermentation; ~65% stainless steel, ~35% old 500L barrel fermentation; ~50% malolactic conversion; minimal-intervention; sealed under screw cap.

Vineyard Info
Boutique Marlborough project by Clive Dougall and Peter Lorimer. Small-batch, certified-organic fruit, low-intervention winemaking; B Corp certification achieved in 2023.