Dog Point Section 94 Sauvignon Blanc 2020

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Dog Point
Label Name:
 
Section 94 Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Marlborough (Wairau Valley)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 95; Wine Spectator 95; Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 94; Wine Enthusiast 93 — widely lauded as one of New Zealand's top Sauvignon Blancs

Tasting Note
Chalky minerality, beeswax and grilled lemon with green apple, smoked almond and oyster-shell notes; concentrated, textured and phenolic with vibrant acidity and a long saline finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled or poached salmon, lobster with beurre blanc, roast chicken, soft goat cheese; oysters, sashimi/sushi, miso-glazed fish, tempura, spicy Thai or Vietnamese seafood dishes.

Production Method
Hand-picked, whole-bunch pressed; native-yeast fermentation and 18 months in older French oak barrels; bottled without fining and minimally filtered.

Vineyard Info
Dog Point Vineyard, founded by ex-Cloudy Bay winemakers James Healy and Ivan Sutherland; family-owned estate managing Section 94 (planted 1992) with organic/biodynamic practices, low yields and hand-harvest.