COLOUR
Orange
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
100% Sauvignon Blanc
PRODUCER
Cambridge Road Vineyard
REGION
Wairarapa
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Down The Rabbit Hole is a distinctive Sauvignon Blanc from Cambridge Road Vineyard in Martinborough, New Zealand. Winemaker Lance Redgwell, a proponent of natural winemaking, crafts this wine as an alternative to the region's classic style. The name itself hints at the playful and experimental nature of the project. The grapes are sourced from the producer's family farm, which utilizes biodynamic and organic farming practices. This wine challenges conventional perceptions of Sauvignon Blanc by employing skin fermentation, resulting in a unique texture and flavor profile that highlights the full character of the grape.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€32
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
This wine is a skin-fermented Sauvignon Blanc, often referred to as an 'orange wine'.
Fact 02
The name 'Down The Rabbit Hole' reflects the winemaker's playful, experimental approach to natural wine.
Fact 03
Grapes are fermented with indigenous yeasts and zero added sulphites.
Fact 04
The producer practices biodynamic and organic farming methods.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Down The Rabbit Hole is produced using a hands-off approach, with grapes fermented using indigenous yeasts. A key technique is the skin fermentation of 100% Sauvignon Blanc for approximately two weeks, which imparts a deep golden-orange hue and significant texture. The wine undergoes full malolactic fermentation and is aged for 11-12 months in neutral oak barrels. No sulphites are added during the winemaking process. The grapes are sourced from the producer's family-farmed estate in Martinborough, which adheres to biodynamic and organic viticultural practices.
