White Label Range

2009 Wild South Sauvignon Blanc

Winemakers Note
A wine with lots on offer. Lifted tropical aromas of rockmelon and guava are complexed with notes of soft banana esters. Melodins, mandarin and passionfruit pulp blend to give a hint of sweetness which enhances the long lingering finish.

Vinification
Low temperatures and aromatic yeasts were used to capture the intense varietal characters of this wine.

Appearance Brilliant pale yellow
Cellaring 18 Months
Alcohol 13%
RS 1.8g/L
TA 8.7/L

2009 Wild South Pinot Gris

Winemakers Note
Heady aromas of red apple and banana passionfruit are wrapped in soft notes of wild honey and ripe pear. A fine acid structure wrapped in soft oily ribbons gives perfect balance. Warm flavours of peach and lychee gently tossed in melted butter mingle with banana esters to give a long luscious finish.

Vintage Summary
After the very wet winter of 2008 everyone was keen to switch their gumboots for jandals & enjoy a long dry summer & autumn that is historically typical of Marlborough. While harvesting was not hindered by rain at all, summer was cooler than most years which meant some vineyards took longer to kick into ripening than others. This resulted in a broad spectrum of quality fruit coming in from all over the region. The results of this vintage will be well worth waiting for.

Vinification
Small batches were fermented at warmer that normal temperatures with aromatic yeast and lees stirring to give lift and texture.

Appearance Pale yellow
Cellaring 3-4 years
Alcohol 14.0%
RS 7.31g/L
TA 6.6g/L
Ph 3.57

2009 Wild South Chardonnay

Winemakers Note
Creamy stonefruit notes of peach and nectarine combine perfectly with delicious ripe apricots. Delicate hints of lemon zest add a tasty zing to the creamy texture while fresh citrus fruits draw out the wine to a refined crescendo.

Vintage Summary
After the very wet winter of 2008 everyone was keen to switch their gumboots for jandals & enjoy a long dry summer & autumn that is historically typical of Marlborough. While harvesting was not hindered by rain at all, summer was cooler than most years which meant some vineyards took longer to kick into ripening than others. This resulted in a broad spectrum of quality fruit coming in from all over the region. Sauvignon Blanc & Pinot Noir both performed well & early indications are showing wines with lovely flavours & intensity. The results of this vintage will be well worth waiting for.

Vinification Cool fermented with aromatic yeast. A portion of this wine has been through malolactic fermation to soften acids and increase palate weight.

Appearance A brilliant straw colour
Cellaring 2-3 years
Alcohol 13%
RS <1 g/L
TA7.9 g/L
pH 3.39

2009 Wild South Riesling

Winemakers Note
A delicious blend of fresh fruits and soft florals make this a very attractive wine. Fresh ripe limes and nectarines combine with subtle underlying notes of perfumed carnation. Luscious notes of ripe pear, orange peel and grapefruit give incredible intensity. Intrigning hints of oilyness lie quietly under the rich fruit layers which will develop to rich honeyed characters in the years to come.

Vintage Summary
After the very wet winter of 2008 everyone was keen to switch their gumboots for jandals & enjoy a long dry summer & autumn that is historically typical of Marlborough. While harvesting was not hindered by rain at all, summer was cooler than most years which meant some vineyards took longer to kick into ripening than others. This resulted in a broad spectrum of quality fruit coming in from all over the region. Sauvignon Blanc & Pinot Noir both performed well & early indications are showing wines with lovely flavours & intensity. The results of this vintage will be well worth waiting for.

Vinification
2009 was an exceptional year for Riesling. Our Awatere Valley vineyard experienced gorgeous hot dry summer days and lovely cool nights giving us outstanding flavours and a drier wine style while retaining great intensity on the palate.

Appearance A brilliant golden straw hue
Cellaring 5 years
Serve with Asian Dishes, Seafood and summer salads
Alcohol 13.5%
TA 8.5 g/L
pH 8.5

2009 Wild South Pinot Noir

Winemakers Note

A rich earthy bouquet is balanced by nuances of spice, cherry stone and blackberry. Balanced tannins and acids carry this richness through to the palate with lingering notes of violets and thyme. A wine to be enjoyed in all seasons.

Vintage Summary
After the very wet winter of 2008 everyone was keen to switch their gumboots for jandals & enjoy a long dry summer & autumn that is historically typical of Marlborough. While harvesting was not hindered by rain at all, summer was cooler than most years which meant some vineyards took longer to kick into ripening than others. This resulted in a broad spectrum of quality fruit coming in from all over the region. Sauvignon Blanc & Pinot Noir both performed well & early indications are showing wines with lovely flavours & intensity. The results of this vintage will be well worth waiting for.

Vinification
The fruit for this wine was fermented in stainless steel at warm temperatures to extract flavour and intensity into the wine.

Appearance Deep ruby red
Cellaring 4-5 Years
Alcohol 14.0%
RS 1.20 g/L
TA 6.1 g/L
pH 3.72