THE KING'S FAVOUR SAUVIGNON BLANC 2021

TASTING NOTE

A lively nose featuring aromas of passionfruit pulp, blackcurrant leaf and an underlying hint of bell pepper. A textured palate is intertwined with flavours of honeydew melon, gooseberry and citrus while still carrying a herbaceous freshness. The prevalent Waihopai acidity drives the length of the wine while keeping the finish deliciously dry.

FOOD MATCHING

This bright, vibrant Sauvignon Blanc pairs wonderfully with seafood and salads. Try The King’s Favour Sauvignon Blanc 2021 with Hapuka sliders and a fresh green salad.

CELLARING POTENTIAL

2 – 4 Years.

ORIGIN

Sourced from our Leefield Station Vineyard, Marlborough.

VARIETY

100% Sauvignon Blanc.

WINEMAKING

Selected parcels from our Leefield Station vineyard were harvested at optimum ripeness and pressed into stainless steel tanks. The clean juice was racked and inoculated with yeasts that promote tropical aromas and Sauvignon Blanc typicity followed by a long cool fermentation. Components of this wine were chosen due to their punchy aroma profile and strong Waihopai terroir. Blending, stabilisation and filtration occurred over winter before a spring bottling.

ANALYSIS

• Alcohol - 13.0%
• pH - 3.2
• T.A - 7.8g/L
• Residual sugar - 2.4g/L
• Vegan Certified

VINTAGE

The 2021 growing season had an ideal start – early bud burst after a record warm, dry winter (the second warmest since 1932), and an unusually uneventful frost period. Wet weather in the critical months of November and December challenged flowering and fruit set but the southerly position of the Waihopai Valley, with its typically later flowering, protected most of our vineyards from the worst impacts.

Harvest started early due to optimal grape ripening from dry summer months and record sunshine hours. Fruit was harvested in pristine condition with a calm, steady flow undeterred by significant rain mid-harvest.

Despite smaller yield we captured fruit flavours at their best aided by the absence of vineyard disease, an overall moderately warm, dry season, and proactive harvest plans. The team are very excited by the quality of harvest 2021.

TROPHY

• The International Cool Climate Wine Show 2022

GOLD

• The Global Sauvignon Blanc Masters 2021
• Mundus Vini Spring Tasting 2023

5 STARS

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

"Intense, pristine sauvignon blanc from a very favourable vintage. Bright, vibrant wine with passionfruit, capsicum, lemongrass and lime/citrus flavours. Refined wine with a crisp, dry finish."