LEEFIELD STATION SAUVIGNON BLANC 2022

TASTING NOTE

Quintessential zesty aromas of grapefruit flesh, gooseberry and an uplifting perfume of fresh Thai basil. The succulent palate is driven by a tight line of saline acidity, coupled with, concentrated lemongrass and blackcurrant fruit, lending this wine to excellent persistent flavour with a refreshingly dry finish.

FOOD MATCHING

Try the Leefield Station Sauvignon Blanc 2022 alongside the fresh vivid flavours of Kingfish crudo, jalapeños and lime – perfect for your next dinner party.

CELLARING POTENTIAL

Crafted to be enjoyed at the peak of its vibrancy and freshness, we recommend drinking this wine within 2 – 3 years of vintage date.

ORIGIN

Leefield Station, Waihopai Valley, Marlborough.

VARIETY

100% Sauvignon Blanc.

WINEMAKING

The preservation of aromatic and fruit flavours from the vineyard through to the winery is of utmost importance in our Sauvignon Blanc. The fruit is field destemmed before being gently pressed into stainless steel tanks. The juice is fermented at cool temperatures with selected yeast strains aimed at developing vibrant and fresh varietal characters.

ANALYSIS

• Alcohol - 13.0%
• pH - 3.27
• Titratable Acidity - 7.3g/L
• Residual Sugar - 3.1g/L
• Vegan Certified

VINTAGE

Record rainfall in July, August and a warm start to September, permitted an energetic start to the growing season. This coincided with double the usual number of frosts which were replaced by warmer temperatures and humid northerly airflows in October. Early season varieties flowered rapidly while later season varietals were slightly challenged by a cool, wet start to December. Increasing temperatures and a warm, dry January ultimately ensured an abundance of fruit.

Despite heavy February rains, good vineyard practice and increased sunshine hours through the tail end of February meant the vast majority of the resulting fruit was clean and ripe. Harvesting began in early March due to early season disease pressure with positive fruit flavours indicating physiological ripeness. The team are excited about the structural diversity and bright complex flavours of the 2022 wines.

GOLD

• The Global Sauvignon Blanc Masters 2022
• The International Cool Climate Wine Show 2023
• Mundus Vini Spring Tasting 2023

94 POINTS

• The Real Review: Bob Campbell 2022 - Top Value & Top Rank

"Appealing vibrant sauvignon with gooseberry, grapefruit, floral, blackcurrant bud, guava and passionfruit flavours. Delicious mouth-watering acidity adds some appealing tension and energy to the wine."

• WineOrbit: Sam Kim 2022

"The wine offers excellent clarity and dazzling intensity, showing grapefruit, nectarine, kaffir lime and lemongrass aromas, combined with intensely flavoursome palate that’s powerful and delicious. Vigorous, joyful and highly enjoyable. At its best: now to 2025."

93 POINTS

• Cameron Douglas MS 2022

"Varietal, ripe and fruity with core aromas and flavours of apple and citrus fruits, there's a fine tropical fruit line with white pineapple and fresh lychee. Smooth satin texture with a fresh herb and core gooseberry and apple fruits quality, crunchy acid line and lengthy finish. Lots to like about this wine. Ready to drink from 2023 through 2026."

17.7/20 POINTS

• Drinksbiz Annual Sauvignon Blanc report: Joelle Thomson 2022

"This lively new vintage of Leefield Sauvignon Blanc is driven by the fruit-forward appeal of passionfruit, classic Marlborough Sauvignon gooseberry aromas and a support structure of succulent acidity. It's a vibrant dry white wine with delicious length of flavour and great drinking, offering great value."