Auntsfield Estate Sauvignon Blanc Single Vineyard Marlborough 2024 750ml

ABOUT Located in the Southern Valleys on rolling Loess clay hills, Auntsfield’s estate-grown Sauvignon Blanc has a deeper, riper, more intriguing flavor profile than many of the vineyards located on the valley floor. The 2024 vintage in Marlborough was characterized by low cropping levels and a very dry summer. Regular winter rainfall and a very cool spring encouraged canopy growth but reduced cropping levels. A summer drought further reduced cropping levels and produced disease free vines with a lot of ripening capacity. The slow progression into autumn, along with the long-drawn-out ripening period, allowed the fruit to reach optimum ripeness in perfect harvest conditions. The fruit was hand-harvested during cool evenings and fermented at low temperatures with native (10%) and industrial (90%) yeast in stainless steel tanks. After fermentation, the wine underwent an extended period of lees contact for six weeks, adding texture and length. The wine was then bottled with a vegan fining, cross-flow filtration, and dose of sulfur. DATA Grapes: 100% Sauvignon Blanc Vineyard: Auntsfield Estate Vine Age: 20-24-years-old Soil Type: Loess clay over greywacke rock Viticulture: Sustainable Fermentation: Native (10% & Inoculated (90%) – stainless-steel Skin Contact: None Aging: 6 weeks on lees Alcohol: 13.5% Residual Sugar: 3.5 g/L pH: 3.1 Total Acidity: 7.2 g/L Total SO2: 120 ppm Total Production: 10,000 cases UPC: 9421020691206 TASTING NOTE This vintage delivers vibrant aromas of passionfruit, lime, and ripe citrus, leading to a concentrated palate of luscious fruit and striking minerality. Balanced and powerful, it leaves a lasting impression with its refined tension and depth. PRESS James Suckling | 92 Vinous | 90 The Wine Advocate | 94