Mount Fishtail Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Primary flavours

Guava

Kiwi

Lime

Passionfruit

Basil

Capsicum
Details
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is the bee's knees of Savvy B and we have picked out a delightful number from Mount Fishtail. This is classic, pristine, Marlborough’s finest with sharp line and length like a world class pace bowler, tropical fruit tones of guava and pineapple and undertones of lime. The finish in punchy a crisp, yet poised finish.
Marlborough, located on New Zealand's South Island, is renowned worldwide for its Sauvignon Blanc wines. With more than 2500 hours of sunshine annually, the cool nights and well-drained alluvial soils, the region provides an ideal environment for producing aromatic, elegant, concentrated wines beyond Sauvignon Blanc. Perched high above Marlborough's plains, Mount Fishtail oversees the numerous esteemed vineyards in the area. This mountain's distinctive double peak is an inspiring symbol, lending its name to a range of wines. They specialise in crafting the classic 'Marlborough' Sauvignon Blanc and producing exciting Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir. Pretty hands-on in the vineyard with cool morning harvests and sorting, then hands-off in the cellar with slow fermentation to preserve their pure varietal characteristics. For instance, Pinot Noir grapes see small batch fermentation, with daily hand plunging. The wine remains on the skins for an unhurried 21 days of maceration post-fermentation, and then it is transferred to older French barriques for 8 months of barrel aging, resulting in a rich and savoury style of Pinot Noir. Mount Fishtail’s wines are a labour of love, with more tricks up its sleeve than just Malborough Sav. Get some before they fishtail out of stock!
Marlborough, located on New Zealand's South Island, is renowned worldwide for its Sauvignon Blanc wines. With more than 2500 hours of sunshine annually, the cool nights and well-drained alluvial soils, the region provides an ideal environment for producing aromatic, elegant, concentrated wines beyond Sauvignon Blanc. Perched high above Marlborough's plains, Mount Fishtail oversees the numerous esteemed vineyards in the area. This mountain's distinctive double peak is an inspiring symbol, lending its name to a range of wines. They specialise in crafting the classic 'Marlborough' Sauvignon Blanc and producing exciting Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir. Pretty hands-on in the vineyard with cool morning harvests and sorting, then hands-off in the cellar with slow fermentation to preserve their pure varietal characteristics. For instance, Pinot Noir grapes see small batch fermentation, with daily hand plunging. The wine remains on the skins for an unhurried 21 days of maceration post-fermentation, and then it is transferred to older French barriques for 8 months of barrel aging, resulting in a rich and savoury style of Pinot Noir. Mount Fishtail’s wines are a labour of love, with more tricks up its sleeve than just Malborough Sav. Get some before they fishtail out of stock!
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low
(under 12%)medium
(12-14%)high
(14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards light bodied, low sweetness, with high acidity, some fruitiness, low tannins, medium alcohol and no oak.
Specs
Region
Marlborough
country
New Zealand
Grape type
Sauvignon Blanc
Wine Maker
Mount Fishtail
Alcohol
13%
Vintage
2022
Cellar period
1-3 years
Closure
Screw Cap
Production method
Conventionally Made
Pairing guide
Packing a truly irresistible crispness and bite, this refreshing Sauvignon Blanc is wonderfully versatile when it comes to food pairing. We especially loved it with freshly-made vegetarian dishes that put quality green vegetables in the spotlight - everything from peas to beans, asparagus to kale, and fennel to spinach will offer stunning pairings. White fish and seafood, spicy chicken or turkey creations, Thai and Malaysian curries and anything with a winning combination of lime, chilli and coriander will work wonders with this wine.
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Food

Lots of Herbs
Tastes

Light
Moods

Relaxed
Seasons

Spring
Recipe Matches
Wine region

Marlborough, New Zealand
Marlborough is by far and away the jewel in New Zealand's winemaking crown. Situated at the northern tip of the South Island, Marlborough is home to one of the world's most celebrated and popular styles of wine: Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. The region surmises the natural beauty that New Zealand boasts and is now home to over 500 wine producers of varying sizes, from epic, large-scale operations to small, boutique craft producers. Naturally, the region is celebrated for its zesty, pungent styles of Sauvignon Blanc, but the wine train doesn't stop there. Marlborough is also celebrated for very high-quality Pinot Noir and Chardonnay (the latter being some of the most underrated wines in the region). You will also find smaller pockets of Viognier, Riesling and Pinot Gris planted here. Marlborough represents almost 75% of all wine produced in New Zealand.
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