Aorangi Road Hawke’s Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2017 $
The locals call the large boulders that litter the vineyards out west of Hastings in the Crownthorpe district, “Mangatahi Swedes” in a little jibe at their ‘Gimblett Gravels’ cousins closer to town. This sauvignon has a soft, lemongrass and bruised basil aroma, a dusting of white pepper and a lick of lemon and lime. On the palate it has some refreshing tropical characters and a squeak of herbaceousness, so it’s designed with a decent amount of chill in mind. The finish is mineral-edged and decent.
