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SPOKE 'Brink' Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2021
Primary flavours

Citrus

Grapefruit

Guava

Kiwi

Lime

Golden Syrup

Grass

Hay

Mineral

Nettle
Details
Sauvignon Blanc blends fabulously with Semillon here, both grapes are co-fermented, this is white Bordeaux in style, with stunning notes of yellow fruit, hay, guava and white spice. This is waxy in the mouth, with a woolly, lanolin, slightly mineral accent. Direct yet creamy on the palate, this is a serious white wine.
SPOKE is an exciting new project out of New Zealand and is the brainchild of the effective collaboration between winemaker Ben Glover and English Master of Wine Liam Steevenson. These wines are incredible and truly exciting, very high-quality examples not only of their respective grape varieties but of their region as well. Glover and Steevenson's mantra is simple, to not interrupt the natural order of their juice, fermenting only with wild yeasts and embracing biodiversity and vineyard health, instead of working toward it out of environmental obligation. The team's sustainable policy extends socially as well, committing to the education of young, up-and-coming wine professionals through an apprenticeship scheme, providing opportunities for the next generation. This is a cool project, brand new to the UK and we will be waving the SPOKE flag very high here at GPD Towers!
SPOKE is an exciting new project out of New Zealand and is the brainchild of the effective collaboration between winemaker Ben Glover and English Master of Wine Liam Steevenson. These wines are incredible and truly exciting, very high-quality examples not only of their respective grape varieties but of their region as well. Glover and Steevenson's mantra is simple, to not interrupt the natural order of their juice, fermenting only with wild yeasts and embracing biodiversity and vineyard health, instead of working toward it out of environmental obligation. The team's sustainable policy extends socially as well, committing to the education of young, up-and-coming wine professionals through an apprenticeship scheme, providing opportunities for the next generation. This is a cool project, brand new to the UK and we will be waving the SPOKE flag very high here at GPD Towers!
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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 medium bodied, low sweetness, with high acidity, very fruity, medium tannins, medium alcohol and some oak.
Specs
Region
Marlborough
country
New Zealand
Grape type
Sauvignon Blanc Blend
Wine Maker
SPOKE
Alcohol
12.5%
Vintage
2021
Cellar period
3-5 years
Closure
Cork (Natural)
Production method
Vegan
Temperature
Chilled 8°C-10°C
collection
Pairing guide
SPOKE are undeniable champs of the Sauvignon Blanc world, and this stunningly crisp and bright bottle is the ideal choice for pairing with a massive array of dishes. We love it with spicy tofu, crispy noodles and with chilli and lemon-infused chicken and fish, but it's every bit as good with a fresh green salad, dishes of raw or freshly cooked seafood, and flaky white fish like cod or halibut. Asian pork salads, Thai green curry, goat's cheese canapes and dishes calling for a mountain of fresh parsley or coriander will also do the trick perfectly.
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Food

Lots of Herbs

Veggies
Potato Salad

Spiced Pork

Sushi
Tastes
Oily

Crisp

Light

Fatty
Moods

Adventurous

Creative
Seasons

Summer

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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