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CURRENT RELEASES Foxes Island Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2007 Vineyards:
Selected premium vineyards, Marlborough, New ZealandWinemaking:
"Harvested in late April at 23.5 Brix the fruit was hand picked, chilled, destemmed, pressed, settled and subsequently fermented in stainless steel and a small percentage of new French oak at cool temperatures over 25 days. Following ageing on light lees for 3 months the wine was racked, settled and bottled under strictly anaerobic conditions in order to retain its freshness." Technical Details:
Bottling Date August 2007
Total Acidity 7.3 g/L
pH 3.16
Residual Sugar 4.1 g/L
Alcohol 13.5% vol Tasting Note:
"Crafted from generously flavoured fruit the wine expresses itself with ripe herbal and luscious tropical elements. The textural enhancement from moderate lees ageing offers a very refreshing and fulfilling glass of Sauvignon that will continue to deliver over the next two to three years." John Belsham, Winemaker, September 2007
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