2008

S A U V I G N O N   B L A N C
MARLBOROUGH

A classic New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc with a typical palette of floral and passionfruit flavours from the Marlborough soil.

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2008

 

Grape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc

Origin of fruit: Marlborough, from a low yielding vinyard and high quality processing 

Winemaking: gentle pressing close to the fruit source and cool fermentation has retained the fresh classic Marlborough fruit characters

Tasting notes: a delicious classic Sauvignon Blanc wit aromas of passionfruit and goosberry, and a zesty clean  soft finish

Nature of the wine: light easy zesty style. Classic New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc

Food Match: 
Salmon, tapas and light lunch

Alcohol content: 12.5%

Cellaring Potential: within 2 years of vintage

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Accolades + Reviews

  “Passage Rock has
emerged to challenge
the best wines being
made on Waiheke Island
– this is clearly a winery
to watch”
BOB CAMPBELL MW