The Flying Winemaker Sauvignon Blanc (NZ) 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
The Flying Winemaker
Label Name:
 
Sauvignon Blanc (NZ)
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Marlborough
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Sam Kim (Wine Orbit) 92; Cameron Douglas MS 92; Bob Campbell MW (The Real Review) 91

Tasting Note
Zesty, aromatically intense with gooseberry, grapefruit, white peach, green fig and subtle herbaceous/sea-saline notes; very crisp, vibrant acidity and a long, salivating finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, mussels, ceviche, grilled white fish, goat cheese, roast chicken, salads. Asian: sushi/sashimi, Vietnamese spring rolls, Thai green papaya salad, Vietnamese shrimp rolls, light Thai or Vietnamese seafood dishes.

Production Method
De-stemmed and pressed, fermented as clarified juice at low temperatures in stainless steel, sterile-filtered for freshness; bottled ~8–12 months after harvest.

Vineyard Info
The Flying Winemaker (Eddie McDougall) is a cross-border brand producing benchmark varietal wines from Marlborough and Australian regions, focused on minimal intervention and varietal expression.