Mahi Boundary Farm Sauvignon Blanc 2017
The influence of wild yeast, vineyard site, barrel-ferment and time on lees makes for a rich and textural style of Sauvignon Blanc. Lovely, well-rounded textural mouthfeel, balanced by freshness at the back of the palate.
| Winemaker | Brian Bicknell |
|---|---|
| Organic | No |
| SKU | 300112 |
| ABV | 14.50% |
Mahi Boundary Farm is a Sauvignon is a special premium cuvée drawn from grapes on a very select small hillside parcel of north-facing vines.
This north-facing aspect means that the grapes receive as much sunshine hours as possible, fully helping them to ripen and concentrate flavours, sugars and acids. Furthermore, the complex soil structure gives extra weight, and therefore texture and suppleness to the wine. The grapes are hand-harvested to ensure quality and fermented using indigenous yeasts in French barrique, and then left on its lees for 11 months, which adds further complexity.
Winemaker’s Comments
The influence of wild yeast, vineyard site, barrel-ferment and time on lees makes for a rich and textural style of Sauvignon Blanc. Lovely, well-rounded textural mouthfeel, balanced by freshness at the back of the palate.
"Still unfolding, the impressive 2017 vintage (5*) was grown on the lower slopes of the Wither Hills, on the south side of the Wairau Valley, hand-picked, and fermented and matured for 11 months in French oak barriques. Bright, light yellow/green, it is mouthfilling, fresh and youthful, with vibrant tropical-fruit flavours, showing excellent complexity, that build to a fully dry, very long finish." Michael Cooper
5 Stars - Michael Cooper
Lovely, rich, well-rounded textural mouthfeel, balanced by good acidity bringing freshness and vitality.