THE KING'S FAVOUR SAUVIGNON BLANC 2022

TASTING NOTE

Punchy aromatics of tropical fruit with a hint of blackcurrant leaf create a lively, fresh expression on the nose. The generous textured palate is driven by vibrant citrus fruit and riper white peach flavours leading to a fresh, juicy and persistent finish typical of the Waihopai Valley

FOOD MATCHING

This bright, vibrant Sauvignon Blanc pairs wonderfully with seafood and salads. For something different try our King’s Favour Sauvignon Blanc 2022 with a delicious Thai Green curry.

CELLARING POTENTIAL

2 – 4 Years.

ORIGIN

Sourced from our Leefield Station Vineyard, and Waihopai vineyards in the Waihopai Valley, Marlborough.

VARIETY

100% Sauvignon Blanc.

WINEMAKING

Selected parcels from our two Waihopai Valley vineyards were harvested at optimum ripeness and pressed into stainless steel tanks. The clean juice was racked and inoculated with yeasts that promote the riper, more exotic aromas of Sauvignon Blanc followed by a long cool fermentation. Components of this wine were chosen due to their punchy aromatic profile, structural completeness and strong expression of Waihopai terroir. Blending, stabilisation and filtration occurred over winter before a spring bottling.

ANALYSIS

• Alcohol - 13.0%
• pH - 3.22
• T.A - 7.5g/L
• Residual sugar - 2.3g/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.

TOP GOLD

• The International Cool Climate Wine Show 2023

5 STARS

• WineState New Releases 2023 - Top in Category

18.5/20 POINTS

• Drinksbiz Annual Sauvignon Blanc report: Joelle Thomson 2022

"This wine has delicious depth of flavour with rich, fruity appeal, but a totally dry taste carrying citrus, ripe melon and fresh green herb aromas. It delivers outstanding concentration and a next-level taste, without the price tag to match. A fabulous wine for drinking now and over the next two years."

93 POINTS

• Cameron Douglas MS 2023

"Pungent, fresh and bright, varietal with scents of white fleshed fruits from apple to pear then Meyer lemon to peach. There’s a mix of lees and sweet basil, wet stone and peach. On the palate a satin textured touch evolves into flavours of citrus and apple then some tropical fruits and wet stone mineral qualities. Balanced, well made, dry and ready with persistent flavours and textures. Best drinking from 2023 through end of summer 2025."