Blackenbrook Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Blackenbrook Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Reviews
Bright and vibrant aromas of ripe gooseberry with background notes of green capsicum simply burst from the glass when you pour it, astounding freshness and vibrancy.
This is another beautiful wine from Blackenbrook Vineyard that exhibits the varietal purity we have
come to expect from the Schwarzenbach family.
Season Overview
The humid and cold conditions in December made pollination difficult, resulting in small bunches with far less berries than usual.
Luckily we dodged the worst of the hail storm in December and only the Pinot Noir suffered damage.
In January the weather finally turned and the sun kept smiling down on us right into harvest. On 15 March we started picking beautifully healthy grapes of outstanding fruit concentration. Just smaller than wished for volumes…
From Sustainable Production, accredited by Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand
Vegan Wine, certified by the New Zealand Vegetarian Society
From Sustainable Production, accredited by Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand
Vegan Wine, certified by the New Zealand Vegetarian Society
Vineyard: Fruit exclusively from our home block
Clone: Sauvignon Blanc MS
Moutere clay with a layer of sandy loam
Extensive manual shoot thinning and
leaf plucking to keep canopy healthy and dry
Hand-picked in pristine condition on
22 March 2021, 22.7 Brix
Winery: Extremely gentle winemaking
gravity-fed from press area to main winery
cool fermentation, extended lees contact
minimal pumping, no fining pre-bottling
4% oak-aged for added complexity
3.1g/ltr natural residual sugar, 13.0% alcohol
Bottled on 12 July 2021, screw capsules
Light-weight bottles to reduce carbon footprint