MATUA SAUVIGNON BLANC 2021 750 ML
WINERY
MATUA
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COUNTRY
USA
WINEMAKER'S NOTES
A crisp, clean, and slightly citrus personality is the perfect chilled sipper or match for simple appetizers. Since 1974, Matua has crafted a family of fine wines with grapes sourced from New Zealand’s most renowned wine regions – Hawke’s Bay, Marlborough, and Central Otago. From the north to the south, New Zealand’s wine growing regions all offer something unique for a refreshing, chilled experience.
- VARIETAL COMPOSITION 100% Sauvignon Blanc
- ACIDITY 4,52 g/l
- ORIGIN Marlborough. New Zealand.
- AGING No aging
- SERVING TEMPERATURE 59-62.6° F
- COLOUR Lightly colored.
- CLIMATE Sea breezes are a vital part of the Marlborough terroir. Sunshine during the day is tempered by the wind, leading to a substantial diurnal temperature variation.
- PALATE The palate is fresh and vibrant with concentrated blackcurrant leaf and a hint of classic cut-grass and green melon.
- AROMA Bursting with ripe lemon citrus notes and a hint of vibrant passionfruit and basil.
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ABOUT THE WINERY: MATUA
Matua Valley Wines is a New Zealand wine producer of the Marlborough region on South Island. It is famous for being the first winery in country to produce Sauvignon Blanc. Brothers Bill and Ross Spence came from several generations of winemakers, and after both studying viticulture and winemaking, bought a piece of property on Matua Road in Auckland. Wanting to experiment with new varieties, they hunted up and down New Zealand, eventually finding that Semillon, Cabernet Franc, Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc had good potential. The first vintage was in 1974 and consisted of 300 liters of Sauvignon Blanc. Today, Matua Valley is one of the largest wineries in New Zealand. Matua Valley has access to vineyards across the country, owning land in the Hawke's Bay and Marlborough regions, and sourcing grapes from contract growers in Gisborne and Central Otago. Matua is therefore able to produce a large range of wines from most of New Zealand's most famous grape varieties, including Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir and Syrah.
