Dog Point Section 94 Sauvignon Blanc 2013

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Dog Point
Label Name:
 
Section 94 Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage:
 
2013
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Marlborough
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores for the 2013 vintage: Decanter 96; James Suckling 95; Wine Spectator 93; Wine Enthusiast 91; Robert Parker / Wine Advocate 90

Tasting Note
Creamy, barrel-influenced Sauvignon with bright citrus and white-peach fruit, gooseberry and asparagus notes, struck-match/mineral and nutty lees complexity, vivid acidity and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled salmon, roast chicken, creamy pasta, goat cheeses, asparagus, seafood ceviche. Asian: sushi/sashimi, Thai green curry (milder versions), Vietnamese fresh spring rolls, Chinese steamed fish with ginger & scallions.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, whole-bunch pressed; native-yeast fermentation in older French oak barrels, ~18 months lees contact with regular bâtonnage; minimal filtration and bottled under cork. Estate organic practices.

Vineyard Info
Dog Point Vineyard (founded by Ivan Sutherland & James Healy, ex-Cloudy Bay). Estate in Marlborough, certified organic, low-yield, minimal-intervention winemaking focused on textural, barrel-fermented Sauvignon Blanc.