THE NED NOBLE SAUVIGNON BLANC 2022

TASTING NOTE

Vivid aromas of toffee apple and lemon balm with a ginger twist resulting from partial botrytis infection of ripe Sauvignon Blanc fruit. The palate is plush and tangy with a lingering finish of citrus and fresh beeswax.

FOOD MATCHING

Perfect as a digestif accompanying a rich blue stilton or washed rind cheese. For the sweeter tooth, try with a zingy lemon curd tart or simply with a scoop of French vanilla bean ice cream.

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

Marlborough, New Zealand

WINEMAKING

Grapes for this Noble Sauvignon Blanc were harvested in May 2022 once the spread of
natural botrytis was well established throughout the selected blocks, leading to concentration of the sugar, acids and flavour. Upon receival at the winery the fruit was gently pressed into a stainless steel tank and clarified. The clear juice was fermented in tank by select yeast strains specifically chosen for their ability to perform in the
unique environment created by high sugar levels.

ANALYSIS

• Alcohol - 11.5%
• pH - 3.85
• Titratable Acidity - 10.5g/L
• Residual Sugar - 172g/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

• New Zealand International Wine Show 2023
• Dish Magazine NZ Sweet Wines 2023

4.5 STARS

• Cuisine Magazine 2023 - Best Buy

Right in the heart of the magical Waihopai Valley, a million miles from anywhere, lies The Ned - one of Marlborough's most famous peaks - and the childhood playground for founder and winemaker, Brent Marris. It's a place where nights are two degrees colder and days two degrees hotter. Where possibilities take hold and good times unfold, where the young at heart thrive. And where there's liveliness and adventure in every bottle.