Makutu Sauvignon Blanc 2011 Marlborough/ New Zealand . This vineyard is a privately
owned operation (Tamra Washington the
wine maker, and winery owner Peter Yealands ), it is large and in the
very windy Awatere Valley. The berries resulting from the harsh conditions (low rainfall, high sunshine, cool nights and
strong winds) are low yielding and small and thick skinned, so the
relative skin:pulp ratio is high – hence the concentrated flavours and aromas.
And yes it delivers again, lots of juicy fruit, tropical lychee and
passionfruit, elderflower and sweet greengagers. The acidity is high, the
alcohol medium but well integrated, the cirtic finish is fresh and zippy to the
end. This wine feels well balanced and fruit driven – youthful fresh and
fruity. It is a wine that should not be kept but drunk now – and at £9.50…..
who can resist!
Monday, 20 August 2012
Makutu Sauvignon Blanc 2011 Marlborough/ New Zealand .
Makutu Sauvignon Blanc 2011 Marlborough/ New Zealand . This vineyard is a privately
owned operation (Tamra Washington the
wine maker, and winery owner Peter Yealands ), it is large and in the
very windy Awatere Valley. The berries resulting from the harsh conditions (low rainfall, high sunshine, cool nights and
strong winds) are low yielding and small and thick skinned, so the
relative skin:pulp ratio is high – hence the concentrated flavours and aromas.
And yes it delivers again, lots of juicy fruit, tropical lychee and
passionfruit, elderflower and sweet greengagers. The acidity is high, the
alcohol medium but well integrated, the cirtic finish is fresh and zippy to the
end. This wine feels well balanced and fruit driven – youthful fresh and
fruity. It is a wine that should not be kept but drunk now – and at £9.50…..
who can resist!
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