Outer Limits Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Outer Limits
Label Name:
 
Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Zapallar, Aconcagua Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
12-13°C

Awards/Ratings
Generally scored in the high-80s to low-90s by retailers and critics (typical range 88–91). Tim Atkin gave 91 pts to an earlier Outer Limits Sauvignon Blanc (2020)

Tasting Note
Aromatic, fresh Sauvignon Blanc with passionfruit, pink grapefruit, guava and pineapple, plus herbaceous tomato-leaf and asparagus notes. Vibrant citrus acidity, saline minerality, medium body and a clean, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled shrimp, ceviche, goat cheese, green salads, roasted chicken. Asian: sushi and sashimi, tempura, Vietnamese spring rolls, Thai green papaya salad, light Thai curries.

Production Method
Hand-harvested fruit from Zapallar; fermented and aged in stainless steel with lees contact, unoaked; bottled under screwcap.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Montes (Aurelio Montes) as part of the Outer Limits Zapallar single-vineyard project. Vineyard at ~680m, ~7 km from the Pacific, planted to explore cool coastal sites.