Wild Valley Sauvignon Blanc
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WILD VALLEY SAUVIGNON BLANC

This Wild Valley Sauvignon Blanc presents more pronounced stone fruit flavours of peach and nectarine, and showcases the extraordinary flavour and complexity obtained from wild ferment wines.
Varietal Sauvignon Blanc
Country New Zealand
Region Marlborough
Volume 750ml
Enclosure Screw Cap
Alc/Vol 13.5%
Peak Drinking 0 – 2 Years

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The ultimate expression of our minimal-intervention winemaking philosophy, Stoneleigh Wild Valley is crafted using fruit picked at optimum ripeness and is wild fermented by the micro-flora that occurs naturally in the Rapaura environment.

Aroma & Palate

Mineral and herbaceous aromas with flavours of ripe lemon and smoky and sweet honey. An elegant freshness with a creamy texture. Long, soft and complex finish. Creating a generous wine that is distinctively Marlborough.

Enjoy With

This is a versatile food wine, both flavour and texture will pair well with a range of dishes. Try with an oily fish such as Salmon topped with parmesan herb crust drizzled with fresh lemon and a range of cow and goats milk cheeses.
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WINEMAKING DETAILS

The grapes were harvested using our Pellenc Selectiv harvesters and crushed to bag presses. The juice was drained and pressed from the skins to minimise excessive phenolic extraction. Once the pressed juice reached its fermentation vessel it was left at room temperature until Wild fermentation began, this naturally occurred after a few days. Fermentation continued for around 30 days. A percentage of the blend was fermented in non-new, French barrels which adds a textural element to the wine with the balance fermented in stainless steel tanks. After fermentation, the various barrel and tank components were tasted and blended to produce this ripe and textural wine.

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Awards

Double Gold – San Francisco International Wine Competition, 2020
Vintage: 2020
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The Wine Advocate, Joe Czerwinski, 2019
Vintage: 2019
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Natalie MacLean, 2019
Vintage: 2018
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