Isabel Estate...
Isabel Estate is nestled into the heart of
the Wairau Valley in Marlborough, situated at the top of the
South Island of New Zealand. Marlborough is New Zealand's
largest and most successful wine producing area renowned for the
production of exuberantly fruity Sauvignon Blanc and intensely
aromatic wines.
Isabel Estate aims to produce true “estate”
wines - wines produced only from vineyards under its total
viticultural control. Isabel Estate endeavours to produce
“inspired wines that are a strong expression of the individual
style and character as determined by the vineyard soil and
site”.
Meticulous quality control in the vineyard
and rigorous fruit selection is seen as vital to the overall
quality of the final wine. Winemaking focuses on the fruit
flavours and subtle complexity to enhance qualities produced in
the individual parcels of land.
Only those wines of outstanding quality and
character carry the Isabel Estate label. As a result, the wines
are justifiably positioned as premium estate wines, sought after
the world over.
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Sauvignon
Blanc 2007 |
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Bin No |
FMV/560 |
Size |
1 x 75cl |
Price |
£13.25 |
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Fragrant to say the
least, wow! The '07 vintage saw its challenges in late spring with
frosts affecting flowering, but the low yields were obviously to our
advantage.
Flavours explode from
the glass! Intense lime and citrus, exotic fruit and floral notes...
The palate too is lively, but manages a smooth & round 'delivery'
while exuding tropical fruit, tangy citrus and minerality.
This is a bright, crisp
and fresh Sauvignon Blanc, but in keeping with the Isabel style it
offers good palate weight while maintaining elegance and balance.
Certainly enjoyable in its youth, this wine will continue to develop
in years to come. |
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