Cartlidge & Browne Sauvignon Blanc 2009 – Dancing Crow Vineyard
Was able to crack open a bottle of Cartlidge & Browne's 2009 Sauvignon Blanc, Dancing Crow Vineyard. Initial visual impression is a nice pleasing with a rich yellow color. This wine is strong on citrus flavor with hints of grapefruit, lychee and melon all working together with a crisp acidity that isn't overpowering. This wine would pair wonderfully with many things, but I will say that it was a perfect match for my grilled salmon and asparagus.
Cheers!
- Brandon
Winery Notes:
The 2009 Dancing Crow Sauvignon Blanc was harvested between the 12th and 18th of September, under ideal conditions. As usual, we preferred to harvest a lesser volume of the fruit at lower Brix (21.8), and the balance slightly riper, which in 2009 was 22.4 to 22.8. Both lots yielded beautiful juice; they were fermented at low temperatures in stainless steel. Also as usual, neither lot underwent malo-lactic fermentation, though about one percent of the total was fermented on oak—a departure from tradition for us.Both components were left on their lees until just before Christmas. The wines were heat- and cold-stabilized in January, and blending trials followed. The final blend was made and bottled at the end of February.
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Stone Paddock Sauvignon Blanc, Hawkes Bay – Wine Review
This Hawkes Bay Sauvignon Blanc shows great aromatics, fine acidity and length. Passionfruit, pear and citrus flavours mingle with subtle mineral aromas. Excellent drinking young, whilst some aging will enhance the weight and structure of the wine.
Foodmatch
An elegant and refreshing wine that works well as an aperitif or as a versatile accompaniment to dishes featuring seafood or oysters. Try pairing it with full flavoured salads, vegetarian dishes, poultry and Asian dishes. We enjoyed this wonderful wine with wild Sockeye Salmon, Asparagus and a Caprese salad.
Viticulture Fruit
for Stone Paddock Sauvignon Blanc is grown at their Paritua Vineyard estate, which is comprised of red and grey metal soils, allowing good drainage and ripening. French clones, two of which originated from Sancerre, and one from Bordeaux, add complexity and depth of flavours. Lower cropping rates produce fruit with good balance between varietal herbaceous notes and ripe, tropical fruit flavours.
Winemaking Notes
Machine-harvested grapes were de-stemmed and crushed to press. 90% of the juice was fermented in stainless steel tanks. The remaining 10% of the juice was barrel fermented in two-year-old French oak barriques on the lees for two months to enhance weight and complexity.
Technical Notes
Alcohol: 13.5% by vol.
pH: 3.23
TA: 5.4
I am sure that you will enjoy this wine as much as I did! Cheers...Brandon
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