MAHI Mahi Alias Sauvignon Banc
- SKU:
- 4401843
- UPC:
- 2310062082257
The fruit for this Mahi wine comes from a small parcel in the Byrne vineyard, located in the Conder’s Bend area of Marlborough. The vines are managed organically and are planted on gravels that would have once been a riverbed. The stoney soils provide both drainage and heat retention which are essential for this cooler site.
The grapes were hand-picked, whole cluster pressed and taken straight to French barriques without any chemical additions and were fermented with indigenous yeast in the barrels, helping to add complexity and texture, without dominating the nose.
The wine was left on yeast lees for fifteen months, which were stirred regularly. This meant that the yeast added both savoury notes and also served to work as a natural fining agent. After time in the barrique, it was gently racked then bottled without fining.
The influence of wild yeast, vineyard site, barrel-ferment and time on lees makes for a rich and textural style of Sauvignon Blanc. Fifteen months in French barriques has given this wine a well-rounded textural palate while still retaining freshness at the back of the palate.
SKU No.: 4401843
Style No.: 999817
Region: Marlborough
Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 14%
Volume: 750ml
Allergens: Sulphites
The fruit for this Mahi wine comes from a small parcel in the Byrne vineyard, located in the Conder’s Bend area of Marlborough. The vines are managed organically and are planted on gravels that would have once been a riverbed. The stoney soils provide both drainage and heat retention which are essential for this cooler site.
The grapes were hand-picked, whole cluster pressed and taken straight to French barriques without any chemical additions and were fermented with indigenous yeast in the barrels, helping to add complexity and texture, without dominating the nose.
The wine was left on yeast lees for fifteen months, which were stirred regularly. This meant that the yeast added both savoury notes and also served to work as a natural fining agent. After time in the barrique, it was gently racked then bottled without fining.
The influence of wild yeast, vineyard site, barrel-ferment and time on lees makes for a rich and textural style of Sauvignon Blanc. Fifteen months in French barriques has given this wine a well-rounded textural palate while still retaining freshness at the back of the palate.
SKU No.: 4401843
Style No.: 999817