Neudorf Sauvignon Blanc 2008

TASTING NOTES

In the vineyards and winery we are constantly pushing Sauvignon Blanc into shape to define it as a fine wine, rather than a refreshing beverage. We want a wine with texture - A wine which is complex and satisfying rather than a simple expression of fruit. Styles of Sauvignon Blanc in New Zealand are becoming, happily, more widely differentiated. We have chosen to pursue the line of grace, texture and ripe creamy fruit notes. These wines sit just as well alongside modern Asian - fusion food as they do our more traditional and simply prepared Kai Moana.

A nose of soft citrus, elderflower, white currants, lemongrass and a hint of nettle and dewy forest leaves. A creamy Sauvignon Blanc, deeply elegant and satisfying from the ripe entry through to the final flourish of minerality. Aromatic with a nice fruit burst in the mid-palate to carry the wine through.

OTHER REVIEWS

“…highly atmospheric, unashamedly pungent and proud of its sexy, fresh sweat and wild herb aromatics. The unctuous texture conceals structure wicked as a sheathed stiletto. As good as Sauvignon gets.” Dr. Paul White, Australian Wine Traveller