Sherwood Estate Sauvignon Blanc
A vibrant white wine bursting with fresh gooseberry, passionfruit, and zesty citrus notes, perfect with seafood
Sherwood Estate Sherwood Sauvignon Blanc from Waipara, New Zealand, is a vibrant dry White wine crafted from 100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes. It undergoes a cool ferment for four weeks followed by three months of lees contact, imparting depth of fruit flavour. The nose bursts with fresh gooseberry, passionfruit, and zesty citrus aromas, leading to a tropical lift of guava. The palate is well-structured, delivering intensity and freshness with a long, tropical-tinged finish. This vegetarian-friendly wine is perfect with herb-crusted white fish, goat's cheese salad, or fresh oysters.
75.0CL , 12.5% ABV , Vintage: 2024
Vinification
Grown on various Waipara Valley soils including the valley floor riverbed shingles as well as heavier hillside clay and lime soils, only the most premium fruit was selected for this wine. Following harvest the fruit was gently pressed, allowed to settle and cool ferment for four weeks. Three months of lees contact has imparted a depth of fruit flavour. The parcels of wine were then blended before being lightly fined and filtered prior to bottling. The finished wine is delicate displaying fine fruit flavours and bright acidity.
Flavour profile
This vibrant white wine bursts with fresh gooseberry, passionfruit, and zesty citrus aromas, leading to a tropical lift of guava. The palate is well-structured, delivering intensity and freshness with a long, tropical-tinged finish.
Serving recommendation
Serve chilled at 8-10°C to best enjoy its vibrant fruit and refreshing acidity.