Dog Point Section 94 Sauvignon Blanc 2019

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Dog Point
Label Name:
 
Section 94 Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Marlborough (Southern Valleys)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate 95pts; James Suckling 95pts; Wine Spectator 94pts; Jancis Robinson 17. 5/20. (Selected press reviews and scores. )

Tasting Note
Full-bodied, textural Sauvignon Blanc with lime, white grapefruit, white peach and dried pineapple, lemongrass and wild herbs, flinty/chalky minerality, subtle smoky oak and vibrant acidity leading to a long, precise finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, chilled shellfish, grilled/poached white fish, roast chicken with herbs, soft cheeses (chèvre, brie). Asian: sashimi/sushi, ceviche, Vietnamese spring rolls, Thai green curry, herb-forward seafood dishes.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested fruit, whole‑bunch pressed, fermented (largely wild/indigenous yeasts) and aged ~18 months in older French oak barrels; bottled unfined; screwcap closure.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Dog Point Vineyard, founded by Ivan Sutherland and James Healy; estate is organically farmed with old low‑cropped Sauvignon vines (Section 94 planted early 1990s).