Giesen Sauvignon Blanc - Marlborough, Wairau Plains 2008

kennuncorked Tasting Notes

Production Practices:

Awaiting response - No confirmation regarding use of "Sustainable", "Organic" or "Biodynamic" practices.

Varietal/Blend
100% Sauvignon Blanc

Appearance:
With the glass tilted, the wine is transparent Winter Wheat (almost water-white) core that is constant to the rim.

Nose/Aromas:
Clean with pronounced complexity of grassy, herbaceous (green herbs), citrus (lemon), and grapefruit.

Palate:
Dry, (although there is a slight perception of sweetness) medium (+) body, medium (+) mouth-watering acidity. There is no indication of alcohol burn (the alcohol level = 13%). The fruit/flavor characteristics are pronounced citrus (lemon) and grapefruit.

Finish/Length:
Clean and long with hints of citrus, green herbs and grapefruit.

Cost:

Approximate retail price: US$14.00.

Producers Notes:

Color: Pale Yellow. Bouquet: Lifted, fresh aromas of sweet gooseberry, ripe citrus and dried cut grass with a distinctive herbal note. Taste: Classic nettle and gooseberry flavours combine with dry, citrus flavours on a medium bodied, textural palate. Focused acidity provides length and a refreshing zest to the finish.

Giesens range of vineyard locations (28 separate vineyards this year) not only provide a considerable flavour profile but also allow us to move around the valley harvesting fruit when it's at its best. When blended these vineyards provide a distinctive style that displays both ripe, tropical fruit and the crisper, green and lively components that are characteristic of Marlborough.  The juice is processed under anaerobic conditions and fermented cool in stainless steel tanks to preserve the fresh vibrant fruit inherent to Sauvignon Blanc.   The wine was blended, fined, stabilised then filtered before bottling under screwcap.