COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Sauvignon Blanc
PRODUCER
Dog Point Vineyards
REGION
Marlborough
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Dog Point Section 94 Sauvignon Blanc 2018 is a single-vineyard wine from Marlborough, New Zealand, produced by Dog Point Vineyards. The grapes are 100% Sauvignon Blanc, grown on vines planted in 1992 within the "Section 94" parcel. The vineyard is certified organic and situated in the Wairau Valley on silty clay-loam alluvial soils. The 2018 vintage benefited from a warm, dry growing season. Dog Point Vineyards was established in 2002 by Ivan and Margaret Sutherland and James and Wendy Healy, with a focus on organic viticulture and minimal intervention winemaking.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
7-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes are hand-harvested, a rarity for New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.
Fact 02
Fermented and aged for 18 months in older French oak barrels.
Fact 03
Certified organic farming practices are employed across the vineyard.
Fact 04
The vineyard parcel is named 'Section 94'.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Dog Point Section 94 Sauvignon Blanc 2018 begins with whole-cluster pressing of the grapes. The juice is then settled before fermentation commences using wild yeasts in older French oak barrels. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 18 months in these barrels. The wine is bottled without fining, preserving its natural character and texture.
