Tohu Whenua Awa Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018 $29.99
Under organic trial management for around 5 years, 2ha 3 cane pruned from the Arapoto block. Hand-picked and offers huge aromatics from a very challenging vintage. Lemongrass, lemonade, white florals, peachy tones, passionfruit and bruised basil. Lovely fruit concentration, creamy phenolics and a total joy to drink. Crunchy-fresh “my intention was to barrel ferment some of it” says Bruce Taylor, “but it just didn’t work. So rather it’s had a small amount of weekly lees-stirring for weight and complexity”.
