Gladstone 340 Blanc 2019

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Gladstone
Label Name:
 
340 Blanc
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Wairarapa (Gladstone)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.4%
Grape(s):
 
67% Sauvignon Blanc, 27% Pinot Gris, 6% Riesling
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Sam Kim (Wine Orbit) 94 pts; Bob Campbell MW (The Real Review) 93 pts; Cameron Douglas MS 93 pts; James Suckling 90 pts

Tasting Note
Ripe pear, stonefruit and apricot with lemon‑lime and orange peel, roasted cashew and oatmeal nuances. Opulent, textural palate with bright acidity, minerality and a persistent, silky finish (fresh citrus and white spice).

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken, pork belly, creamy seafood, seared scallops, mushroom risotto. Asian: miso‑glazed cod, pork‑belly bao, tempura prawns, lightly spiced Thai curry, sushi (richer cuts).

Production Method
100% barrel fermented in French oak (10% new); matured 9–12 months on lees with fortnightly stirring; minimal RS (0.8 g/L).

Vineyard Info
Gladstone Vineyard is a boutique Wairarapa estate; 340 Blanc is a single‑site field blend from the Home Block (1986 vines). Owner/operator investments since 2018 elevated winery profile. Small production, estate-focused wines.