Stoney Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2019

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Stoney Vineyard
Label Name:
 
Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Coal River Valley, Tasmania
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.6%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
product descriptions and retail tasting notes (Watson's Wine, Vinous) praise oak integration. Related Domaine A 'Lady A' cuvée previously scored 91pts by Halliday

Tasting Note
Golden-straw Sauvignon with ripe melon, lychee, charred pineapple and pear, framed by integrated nutmeg-vanilla oak and smooth mouthfeel; long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled sea bass, roasted chicken with herb butter, goat cheese tart; Asian: sashimi/sushi, Vietnamese spring rolls, light Thai green curry, Chinese steamed fish with ginger and scallion.

Production Method
Hand-harvested fruit; primary fermentation in stainless steel with partial maturation (approx. 6 months) in oak barrels on fine lees to add texture and subtle spice.

Vineyard Info
Stoney Vineyard (est. 1973) in Coal River Valley; developed by Peter & Ruth Althaus and later acquired by David Walsh/Moorilla; known for low-yield, cool-climate Burgundian/Bordeaux plantings.