Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Dog Point
Label Name:
 
Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Marlborough (Southern Valleys)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Selected critic scores for Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc 2018 — James Suckling 92, Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 91, Decanter 91; widely praised by retailers/reviewers for intensity and balance

Tasting Note
Bright grapefruit, lime and passionfruit with herbal cut-grass notes, flinty/mineral edges and a clean, saline finish. Ripe tropical hints but lively acidity and a mouthfilling texture.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, grilled salmon, goat cheese, lemon roast chicken, ceviche. Asian: sushi/sashimi, Vietnamese spring rolls, Thai green papaya salad, ginger-scallion fish, lighter seafood curries.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, low-yield fruit; primarily stainless-steel fermentation (partially with native yeasts), minimal intervention, bottled unfined with light filtration; screwcap closure.

Vineyard Info
Family-owned Dog Point Vineyard, founded by Ivan Sutherland and James Healy from Cloudy Bay alumni. Certified organic (Biogro), established on older Marlborough plantings since late 1970s/early 2000s label launch.