Dog Point Section 94 Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Dog Point
Label Name:
 
Section 94 Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Marlborough
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 96 (2019). Robert Parker / Wine Advocate 95. Decanter 92. Falstaff 96. Wine. com & other merchants list similar high scores and technical details

Tasting Note
Flinty, grilled-lemon and lime citrus with white peach, passionfruit and saline-mineral notes; toasty almond/hazelnut and gentle oak cream add texture, finishing long and savory.

Food Pairing
Western: seared tuna, grilled salmon, roast chicken in creamy mushroom sauce, soft goat cheeses. Asian: sashimi (tuna), prawn tempura, Thai green curry (milder versions), pork belly with citrus glaze.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, whole-cluster pressed, native-yeast fermentation and 18 months in older French oak barrels; bottled without fining/minimal filtration.

Vineyard Info
Single-vineyard parcel 'Section 94' planted 1992 on free-draining silty clay-loam; Dog Point is family-owned, certified organic and low-yield focused.