Tamburlaine Sauvignon Blanc Reserve

New Zealand / Australia Trip Dec 2014 / Jan 2015; 12/14/2014-1/8/2015 (Auckland, Martinborough, Christchurch, Sydney, Hunter Valley) : Very light, subtle nose, citrus fruits, quite a Sancerre ish style, not tasting the tropical fruits here, finish a bit short

A stylish twist on Sauvignon blanc -fresh-cut herbs and ripe passionfruit aromas. Rich passionfruit, kiwifruit and feijoa palate. 5% whole-bunch, wild yeast ferment; 30% in new French and Hungarian oak for 3 months. Post ferment yeast lees contact adds texture