Tasting Notes
Cape Campbell Sauvignon Blanc 2008
Cape Campbell with its distinctive lighthouse is situated at the southern entrance to Cook Strait where the Kaikoura ranges meet the ocean. These ranges protect the Marlborough Wine Region by diverting the harsh southerly weather out to sea creating a
perfect grape growing environment.
Colour:
Pale gold
Aroma:
The wine shows quite typical aromas from our Blind River Vineyard. We describe this as Blind River ‘crushed herb’ characters – similar to crushing in your hand herbs like wild nettle, thyme and parsley with little hints of lemon grass.
Palate:
Again the crushed herb characters show with some citrus and blackcurrant bud with a subtle mineral salty finish. The palate is full with good structure and a mouth watering finish which will only improve in time.
Ageing Potential:
We anticipate that this Sauvignon Blanc will be drinking very well towards the New Zealand summer and onwards into 2009. The unique Blind River fruit normally takes a few months to ‘settle down’ and integrate and then the flavours really abound from the glass. This wine will be enjoyed for the next 3 years.
Wine Making:
Sourced from Cape Campbell’s own vineyard in the Marlborough sub-region of Blind River just south of the Awatere Vineyard. The grapes were carefully monitored during ripening to ensure they were harvested at the peak of flavour development. We harvest in batches based on vineyard sites and each batch is assessed before fermentation to select suitable yeast. Fermentation occurs at cool temperatures to retain the purity of flavour. After fermentation the wine is carefully assessed, blended and balanced before bottling under a screwcap.
Winemakers:
Matt Thomson and Alana McGettigan
Analysis:
pH: 3.2
TA: 7.8
FSO2: 28
TSO2: 84
RS: 3.5 g/L
Alc: 12.7%
Bottling Date:
1st July 2008
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