It's all crushed, vibrant redcurrant leaves and texture - lovely!
Production
Grapes harvested from various regions throughout Marlbourgh - 75% Southern Valleys, 20% Renwick, 5% Lower Wairau. A drought summer for Marlborough resulted in low crops and fruit with excellent concentration of flavour. Predominantly sourced from our home Sound of White vineyard in Marlborough’s Waihopai Valley, supplemented with our best grower parcels from Ben Morven, Renwick, Rapaura and the Upper Awatere Valley. Harvest took place between late March and early April. The majority of fruit was machine harvested and the hazy juice inoculated with a variety of yeast cultures. 5% of the blend was fermented hot in 500L French oak puncheons and a further 5% of the blend fermented uninoculated in tank. Ferments were largely untouched, allowing the fruit and sites to express themselves as purely as possible. All parcels remained unsulphured on yeast lees for 6-8 weeks post fermentation to aid mouthfeel and build interesting yeast derived nuance into the wine.
Catalina Sounds Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 2023 (6 bottles case)
Vivino ratings
Tasting notes
On the nose there is a powerful explosion of guava and an aromatic mix of varietal herbal notes complemented with tropical fruits, citrus and stonefruits and a precise minerality. The palate is elegantly proportioned with lovely soft acid carrying the fruit flavours to a very long, mouthwatering finish.
Food match
Terrific with fresh seafood, summer salads and grilled vegetables
Info
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ABV
13%
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CASE/BOTTLE SIZE
6 x 75cl
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REGION/COUNTRY
MARLBOROUGH, NEW ZEALAND
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GRAPE
SAUVIGNON BLANC 100%
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CLOSURE
SCREWCAP
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WINEMAKER
MATT WARD
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ALLERGEN INFO
CONTAINS SULPHITES AND NO OTHER ALLERGENS
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Meet the producer
Since 2005 Catalina Sounds has had a singular vision to produce the best wines in Marlborough. Named after the majestic Catalina flying boats that once flew across the vast Marlborough Sounds. Catalina Sounds produce wines that are unique with minimum intervention and are true to their vineyard sites while capturing the best of the region.
Within New Zealand, the two main production regions are Waihopai Valley, Marlborough and Central Otago. In Marlborough winemaker Peter Jackson believes he is blessed with one of the best estates in the region, while Alan Peters-Oswald’s Central Otago Pinots are powerful and seductive.