Matua Marlborough Sauv Blanc (m) 2018

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Matua
Label Name:
 
Marlborough Sauv Blanc (m)
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Marlborough
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
7°C

Awards/Ratings
Matua named NZ Wine Producer of the Year (IWSC 2016); Matua Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc earned Double Gold at San Francisco International Wine Competition (2017) and the brand received 90 points from Wine Spectator (2016 vintage)

Tasting Note
Bright, zesty sauvignon with tropical passionfruit, grapefruit, gooseberry and crisp lime, plus herbaceous nettle and flinty minerality; clean, mouthwatering acidity and a refreshing finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters, grilled prawns, ceviche, goat cheese, green salads; Asian: sushi/sashimi, Vietnamese spring rolls, Thai green curry, fresh fish with lime and herbs.

Production Method
Grapes sourced from Wairau and Awatere valleys; early harvesting, whole-juice pressing and cool stainless-steel fermentation emphasizing free-run juice for freshness.

Vineyard Info
Matua (founded 1974) is an established Marlborough producer credited with early NZ Sauvignon Blanc plantings; produces Regional Series Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc from multiple subregions.