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Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2009/2010 Magnum (1.5ltr) Code: Country: Region: Category: Barcode: New Zealand Marlborough New Zealand White Wines 9418408030023 Description: Magnum size bottle. Scented and summery, with deliciously vibrant aromatics that infuse the tropical fragrance of fresh passionfruit and juicy pineapples with garden-fresh basil and the spiciness of crushed tomato leaves. The palate is long and succulent, combining exotic fruits with ripe, red capsicum and a twist of green olive... beautifully complemented by crisp natural acidity and a hint of lime zest. The grapes were sourced from estate and grower vineyards located in the Rapaura, Fairhall, Renwick and Brancott sub-regions of the Wairau Valley. Free draining, stony soils typify the Rapaura and Renwick area whilst Fairhall and Brancott are predominantly aged alluvial loams containing some clay. The majority of fruit was grown on a vertical shoot positioned (VSO) trellis, and the balance on the divided Scott Henry trellis system. Idyllic flowering weather led to excellent set in all varieties, in particular sauvignon blanc, which bloomed into a bountiful crop. A warm summer followed and the season finished close to the long term average in terms of heat summation, sunshine hours and rainfall. The exceptionally dry ripening season was punctuated by two rain events during the second half of harvest, producing many grey hair and speeding up the picking. All vineyards were picked in just over a month and the vintage was completed earlier than ever before. Harvest started slightly earlier than usual and was particularly condensed. The sauvignon blanc harvest commenced on the 25th March under settled conditions, the first fruit coming from the stonier, warmer blocks around the winery. Harvesting continued steadily during the month through the progressively later ripening sites, with the last fruit coming in on the 20th April. Open canopy management and tight pruning regimes came to the fore in allowing the fruit to reach ripeness before the rains in the later part of harvest. Flavours were superb and all vineyards produced ripe, concentrated fruit of exceptional quality. Background: The Cloudy Bay vineyards are located in the Marlborough region, at the Northern end of New Zealand's South Island. Grown under ideal conditions, the vines produce intensely flavoured fruit with distinctive varietal character. BUY 4 FOR £39.89 EACH. SAVE £20.00 !! Size: Body: ABV: Ideal with: Availability: 1.5 ltr 13.5% In Stock Price: £44.89 (inc. vat) Special Offers: Quantity: