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A late ripening season has resulted in zesty gooseberry bound tightly in white floral aromas, with a hint of dried hay. Ripe gooseberry and savoury floral notes introduce the wine before moving into a linear flowing mid-palate. There is a nice touch of urgency with more herbs and quince notes on the finish. This wine is ideal for sensible summer evening drinking. Mt Difficulty Sauvignon Blanc will improve for 3-5 years given optimal cellaring conditions.

Lifted aromatics of quince, spiced pears, stonefruits, beeswax and yellow florals.

Dog Point from Marlborough in New Zealand have quickly established themselves as quality Marlborough producers with their range of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. This Chardonnay has lovely texture due to lees stirring and balanced oak influence. Hints of citrus still remain to produce a Chardonnay of versatility.

This 2018 offers instant enjoyment but can also age gracefully. Fresh and juicy with enticing vibrancy, the wine opens with bright green apple peel and ripe citrus (almost sherbet) fruit with a precise and direct flintstone minerality. The palate is sweet but not cloying, rather leaving the mouth refreshed and ready for more. The ripe generous fruit is tamed by a lovely phenolic backbone and tasty acidity.