Mission Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
$2199each
$263DOZEN
WineryMission Estate
Fruit Sauvignon Blanc
Regions Hawkes Bay
  New Zealand
Each $21.99
$263.00
Available by the dozen
From fruit picked off the middle and upper terraces of Marlborough's Blind River vineyard, the higher the blocks, the deeper the slope, as poorer soils toward the summit yield thinner crops for a Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc of amazing minerality. The flavours are consequently very intense, a revitalizing nose of grapefruits and herb, florals and passionfruit aromas. A palate of exceptional weight and wonderful textures before a long, lingering finish of mouthwatering juicy fruit and suave savouryness, all supported by refined mineral acidity.
Marlborough's Blind River vineyard is auspiciously planted to a very special aspect of gentle slopes on sandy loams and clay over gravel subsoil, naturally free draining for good vine health but restricted vigor. Mission Estate is made from the higher blocks, from a harvest of low crop loads, left to hang out for extended ripeness and richness in the fruit. Parcels are crushed and permitted minimal skin contact, only the exclusively free run juices and light pressings are retained for ferment at cooler temperatures through the action Sauvignon Blanc specific yeasts. A rigorous selection includes the finest batches for assemblage into the completed wine.
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About Mission Estate Wines
Mission Estate are steeped in history and an essential part of colonial New Zealand culture, their winemaking however is very new world, an enduring bond between contemporary excellence and sacred traditions
Established 1851 by the French Marist religious order, Mission Estate are New Zealand's oldest winemaking concern under continuous management. A Mission of French clergy sailed to New Zealand in 1838 with little more than their faith and a few vines. The Society of Mary was founded near Lyon in France. With the blessing of the Pope, a group travelled to the Pacific, arriving in New Zealand in 1838. Besides being a teaching order, the Fathers established a mission station near the Ngaruroro River between Napier and Hastings at Pakowhai. They followed the tradition of running a balanced farm property, fruit trees, cattle, and a vineyard. Mission Estate»