Tasting notes Intrepid Sauvignon Blanc 2009

 

Technical analysis

Harvest date :	In the cool evening of 12 April 2009
Bottled date :	17 September 2009
Winemaker :	Jules Taylor
Brix at harvest :	23.7%
Titratable acid :	8.2g/L
pH :	3.38
Residual sugar :	3.5g/L
Alcohol :	14.0%

 

Variety :
100% Sauvignon Blanc, single estate, Awatere Valley, Marlborough

 

Cellaring :
This wine is best enjoyed now or cellared for up to 3 years

 

Serving Temperature :
Lightly chilled, can be enjoyed as an aperitif 

 

Our 2009 vintage is a fruit driven wine style, aromatic, with minimal winemaking intervention to reflect the true characteristics of our stony Dashwood soils. It is zesty, with a refreshing palate weight complimented by steely mineral flavours.

 

Food match :      
Grilled or poached fish, New Zealand green lipped mussels, crayfish, oysters, quiche, pâté, salads and chicken.