2008 Sauvignon Blanc

The grapes for the 2008 vintage were picked at two different times; a full three weeks apart. It was made in a total of twelve separate lots; six variations were instituted with both the Early Pick and the Late Pick. They were then blended before bottling. The vineyard growing conditions, and the careful attention of the Grieve Family Winery team brought about this unusual method.

Once the wines were made, the Early Pick was more transparent to the oak flavors, even from the older barrels. Grapefruit, lemongrass, and jasmine were predominant, with a distinct minerality, and the texture was thin and lean. Conversely, the Late Pick was oily and rich, with a very compelling mouthfeel. It was hugely tropical, with loads of banana and pineapple, and had over-the-top aromatics of melon, peach and orange blossoms. The finished wine is very lively with grapefruit, pear, peach, lemongrass, jasmine, orange blossom and a weighted texture and acidity enough to extend the palate.

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