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Highfield Sauvignon Blanc 2010
Highfield Sauvignon Blanc 2010
Bottle Price: £11.95
Case Price: £136.2
- Country: New Zealand
- Region: Marlborough
- Grape Variety: Sauvignon
- Alcohol: 12.5%
- Bottle Size: 75cl
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Complex tropical and citrus fruit aromas, with intense flavours and a dry finish. A viable alternative to a certain better-known Premium New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.
The 2010 Sauvignon Blanc has a lovely pear drop scented nose with orange-blossom and nectarine. The palate is medium-bodied, racy acidity complemented by pear drop and green lemon and an elegant finish. A well-crafted Sauvignon Blanc.
Highfield Estate - Marlborough, New Zealand
A special interest to us, not only because of the high quality of the wines but because co-owner Tom Tenuwera lives and spends a portion of the year in our home town of Bath.
Established in 1987 on Marlborough's Brookby Ridge, Highfield Estate specialises in making ultra-premium wines from grapes suited to the climate and soils of Marlborough. Limited production, defined styles and rigorous de-classification ensures the making of consistently high quality wines. Tom Tenuwera approached us in 2005 to list his wines, the quality and distinction of his which immediately shone through.
The Highfield Sauvignon Blanc is a consistent Gold Medal Winner
A small country with a small amount of viticulture, but New Zealand is excellent at what is does, specialising in grapes like the intense Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir which haven't done so well in the rest of the New World. Chardonnays, Rieslings, Merlots abound too and smaller producers are appearing alongside the big name producers. We have two that are getting international recognition.
Marlborough can lay claim to starting the modern New Zealand wine industry. Here in the late 1970s, Marlborough produced Sauvignon Blanc, among other varieties, which led to confidence that New Zealand could produce interesting wine.
Today, the Marlborough wine region represents 62% of total vineyard area in the country[1]. The king varietal here is Sauvignon Blanc, closely followed by Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
The strong contrast between hot sunny days and cool nights help vintners extend the ripening period of their vines like nowhere else, resulting in unique expressions of their grapes. For example, Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough offer unique aromas and flavors, which earns them much praise from wine lovers around the world.