Rapaura Springs Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Producer Information

Rapaura Springs (pronounced Ra-para) is a unique oasis in the dry Marlborough landscape with natural underground springs providing a life source for the vines. This pure water enables the vineyards to produce outstanding fruit with minimal intervention. The logo represents the water of the multiple springs that flow from their stony aquifer.

Vineyards

Within Marlborough there are many diverse microclimates and soil types. Rapaura is home to generous ripe fruity flavours: Wairau the pungent exotic fruits and passionfruit, Waihopai Valley and Ward add a flinty minerality to the mix with some citrus and the Awatere Valley giving generous herbaceous notes. They have taken each area’s qualities and blended them to achieve a full harmonious wine with pungent aromas and lovely acidity.

Winemaking

Once pressed, the juice was fermented at cool temperatures to retain the fresh fruit flavours from the vineyard. Rapaura Springs Sauvignon Blanc aims to capture the broad range of expressive flavours found across the Marlborough sub-regions. This wine features all the aromas and freshness that are hallmarks of great Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.

Tasting Note

Pink grapefruit, white nectarine and passionfruit aromas combined with lifted herbal and zesty citrus notes. A textural, fruit driven, wine it offers layer upon layer of delicious citrus and tropical fruit flavours. An underlying, attractive, flinty-ness combines with the tasty fruit flavours and crisp acidity to deliver a long and refreshing finish.

Food Pairing

Try with Fish and Chips or a crisp Caesar salad.

Serving Suggestion

Best served at 10-12°C

Press

Drinks Business Sauvignon Blanc Masters: Gold Medal

Marlborough, New Zealand
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Screwcap
13%
4.0g/l
7.0g/l

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