Wairau River Wines - Vintage 2014 March 2014 | Page 4

Recent Awards/Reviews

2013 Riesling

Best Buy Cuisine Magazine

2013 Sauvignon Blanc

GOLD 2014 Royal Easter Show

GOLD 2014 Dallas Morning News & TEXSOM Wine Competition

4 Stars Cuisine Magazine

2012 Botrytised Riesling

ELITE GOLD 2013 Air NZ Wine Awards

2012 Pinot Gris

GOLD 2014 Dallas Morning News & TEXSOM Wine Competition

2011 Reserve Pinot Noir

4 Stars Cuisine Magazine

SILVER 2014 Royal Easter Show

2013 WAIRAU RIVER SAUVIGNON BLANC

Bright, very pale straw-green, near colourless on rim. The nose is very full and voluminous with lifted lime and floral infused, pungent passionfruit aromas, all seamlessly interwoven and showing intricate detail and interest. Dry to taste and medium-bodied, soft, lush passionfruit flavours form a finely concentrated and intense palate that flows smoothly and effortlessly. Fine, racy, slippery acidity enlivens the mouthfeel and releases lime and floral elements. A fine phenolic line guides the palate to a bright, lively, crisp and dry, lingering finish. This is an elegant, slippery Sauvignon Blanc with lifted floral and passionfruity flavours. Serve as an aperitif, or with antipasto and seafood over the next 2 years. Fruit from estate vineyards, cool-fermented in stainless-steel to 13.0% alc. and 3.1 g/L RS. 18.5/2

2012 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc

Our first certified organic wine. Sourced from a single vineyard - our Longbend block on Dillons Point Road.

Already off to a great start with a GOLD at the 2013 Air NZ Wine Awards.