JH
Jeff Hart (attending)
Managing Director, Benton Wine Group
Description
Pale straw in colour with a touch of green. Tropical fruit aromas with subtle lime and green apple notes. An elegant Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc with vibrant acidity supporting flavours of gooseberry and passionfruit.
Certifications
Alcohol
13.0%
Analytical data
dry
1.0 g/l residual sugar
8.32 g/l acidity
3.14 pH
Vineyard
Shelter Bay's vineyards lie in Marlborough's iconic Wairau valley protected from the prevailing wind, the vineyards are free draining with alluvial soils and have a perfect cool maritime growing climate.
Winemaker
Matt Patterson Green
Viticulture
The fruit was sourced from 7 blocks on our estate vineyards in the Wairau Valley. Intensive hands-on viticulture including shoot and fruit thinning are incorporated to optimize fruit and wine quality.
Vinification
Cool fermentation in stainless steel tanks using aromatic yeasts.
Bottling
Size: 0.750l