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Goldwater Wairau Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2008

The 2008 growing season was noteworthy for its extremes. The 2008 spring was cold and crisp, followed by a summer with warmer than average temperatures. Some well timed rain brought our yields slightly up on historic averages, but still below industry norms. The resulting wines are vibrant with an array of flavours you should expect from quality Marlborough wines.

Wine:	Goldwater Wairau Valley Sauvignon Blanc
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VINEYARD
The Goldwater Sauvignon Blanc is selected from our ultra premium vineyards in the Wairau valley. These vineyards are carefully chosen to reflect the vibrancy and clean fruit flavours that the best of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc can offer. The site selections combined with careful canopy manipulation such as leaf plucking and shoot thinning, produce very consistent ripeness. The wine accentuates the elegant, pure Goldwater style.

VINIFICATION
Fruit was processed in our Marlborough winery. It was cool fermented in stainless steel to retain freshness and varietal character. A selection of yeasts was chosen to increase subtle complexities and the wine was held on yeast lees for four months to develop body and mouth-feel.

APPEARANCE
Pale straw gold.

BOUQUET
Intensely aromatic and fragrant aromas of passionfruit, grapefruit, and rock melon with subtle citrus notes providing a further lift.

PALATE
This wine displays real fruit intensity without being aggressive. Rich ripe flavours meld with tropical and citrus nuances. It has a crisp mouth feel, is well balanced with an elegant, long finish.

CELLARING
Drink now while young and vibrant, however will reward careful cellaring for up to 3 years.

SERVING TEMPERATURE
Best served at between 10⁰ -14⁰C.

FOOD ACCOMPANIMENTS
Ideal as an aperitif, but will pair well with most dishes using clean fresh ingredients.

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS

Harvest Date:	April 2008
Bottled date:	August 2008
Winemaker:	Glenn Thomas/ Stu Marfell
Viticulturist:	Allan Croker/ Andrew Black
Brix at Harvest:	23^o - 24^o
Alcohol:	13.0%

AWARDS
Gold Medal: New Zealand International Wine Show 2008
Gold Medal: Liquorland Top 100 2008
Gold Medal: Air New Zealand Wine Awards 2008