BASCAND ESTATE SAUVIGNON BLANC

CURRENT VINTAGE

Bascand 2011 Estate Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough

Tasting Notes: Made in a Classic Kiwi style this wine exhibits aromas of pineapple and freshly cut grass. The palate shows richness with good texture and fine acidity.

Wine Making: Ripe fruit was gently pressed to tank and settled for 48 hours prior to racking. The clear juice was inoculated with selected aromatic yeast strains and fermented at cool temperatures until dryness. The wine was then left on gross lees for three months with periodic lees stirring to develop palate complexity and texture.

Technical Notes: pH 3.5 TA 7.0g/L  Alc 13.5 %  RS 4.0g/L  Brix 23

Food Match: Fresh crayfish and rocket salad on a sunny day

Cellar Notes: Drink now

Awards: Bronze Medal, 2011 International Aromatic Wine Competition.

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PREVIOUS VINTAGE

Bascand 2010 Estate Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough

Tasting Notes: Made in a Classic Kiwi style this wine exhibits aromas of pineapple and freshly cut grass. The palate shows richness with good texture and fine acidity.

Wine Making: Ripe fruit was gently pressed to tank and settled for 48 hours prior to racking. The clear juice was inoculated with selected aromatic yeast strains and fermented at cool temperatures until dryness. The wine was then left on gross lees for three months with periodic lees stirring to develop palate complexity and texture.

Technical Notes: pH 3.5 TA 6.1g/L  Alc 12.5 %  RS 2.0g/L  Brix 23

Food Match: Fresh crayfish and rocket salad on a sunny day

Cellar Notes: Drink now

Awards: Commended, 2010 International Wine Challenge UK. Silver Medal, Singapore Wine Awards. Recently listed at Becasse Restaurant, Sydney.