LEEFIELD STATION SAUVIGNON BLANC 2023

TASTING NOTE

Lifted aromas of grapefruit, citrus peel and subtle herbal notes define the nose of this single vineyard wine. The succulent palate is driven by the minerality, accompanied by a twist of lemon and lime which provides persistent, refreshing flavours with a dry, lingering finish.

FOOD MATCHING

Try the Leefield Station Sauvignon Blanc 2023 alongside the refreshing flavours of Kingfish Ceviche: crudo fish, lime and coriander.

CELLARING POTENTIAL

Crafted to be enjoyed at the peak of its vibrancy and freshness, we recommend drinking this wine within 2 – 3 years of vintage date.

ORIGIN

Leefield Station, Waihopai Valley, Marlborough.

VARIETY

100% Sauvignon Blanc.

WINEMAKING

The preservation of aromatic and fruit flavours from the vineyard through to the
winery is of the utmost importance in our Sauvignon Blanc. The fruit is field
destemmed before being gently pressed into stainless steel tanks. The juice is
fermented at cool temperatures with selected yeast strains aimed at developing
vibrant and fresh varietal characters.

ANALYSIS

• Alcohol - 13%
• pH - 3.17
• Titratable Acidity - 8.0g/L
• Residual Sugar - 3.1g/L
• Vegan Certified

VINTAGE

A warm and wet winter spurred an early start to the growing season with fully charged soil moistures and warm ambient temperatures in early spring. The few frosts through September and October did little to disrupt the healthy development of strong, lush canopies.

Flowering began with cooler temperatures and periodic bouts of rain in the early summer, with the weather improving as we headed towards Christmas: typical with respect to warmth, sunshine hours and rainfall. Late summer warmth in late February and March along with careful canopy management, delivered slowly ripened, disease free, incredibly clean fruit!

Harvest commenced in mid-March. Due to the long, cool ripening season, fruit was harvested significantly later than usual but retained all of its vibrancy of flavour and crisp, ripe acids.

The team are excited by the bright, flavour expressions and huge diversity of character coming through in the wines of the 2023 vintage.

TROPHY

• Mundus Vini Spring Tasting 2024 - Best of Show New Zealand White

GOLD

• Marlborough Wine Show 2023

93 POINTS

• Cameron Douglas MS 2023

"Varietal and quite pungent with aromas and flavours of mineral stone then fresh lemon, white flowers and a mix of fresh herbs from sage to basil. Additional fruit aromas of white gooseberry and peach add depth and complexity. Dry, fruity, taut and crisp as the wine touches the palate with flavours of stone and mineral, fresh red and green apple then tropical fruits and lemon, a back bone of acidity and youthful power. Best drinking from 2023 through 2027+."