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Starborough Sauvignon Blanc 2009
This Sauvignon Blanc was produced from two individual Starborough vineyards. Starborough Terrace located on the southern side of the Awatere River and O’Dwyers Farm in the Wairau Valley. Both these sites have complemented each other to produce an elegantly balanced and complex wine.
The fruit was picked once flavours had reached their peak in cold morning conditions to retain freshness and fruit characters. The fruit was pressed off as quickly as possible to minimise skin contact and juice deterioration following harvesting. After settling, the juice was fermented using selected yeast in stainless steel at cool temperatures, retaining fruit flavour and freshness. A small portion was fermented in seasoned French barrels adding weight and texture to the palate.
Wine analysis
- 4.0 grams Residual Sugar
- 7.4 grams Total Acidity
- 13.0 % Alcohol
GOLD - Liquorland Top 100 2009
Michael Cooper Winestate Magazine
Starborough Sauvignon Blanc 2009 ****1/2 Stars
Classy young wine, based on Wairau Valley (60%) and Awatere Valley (40%) fruit and mostly handled in tanks. Punchy and pure, with sweet-fruit delights and intense, vibrant gooseberry, melon and lime flavours that linger well.
Starborough Pinot Gris 2009
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The fruit was crushed and pressed quickly at cool temperatures to retain fruit flavour and freshness. Following the settling period the clear juice was racked to stainless steel and then fermented using selected yeast at cool temperatures. A portion was fermented in seasoned French barrels adding weight, texture and complexity to the finished wine.
Wine analysis
- 6.5 grams Residual Sugar
- 6.5 grams Total Acidity
- 13.5% Alcohol
GOLD - Liquorland Top 100 2010
Michael Cooper Winestate Magazine
Promising blend of Wairau Valley (70%) and Awatere Valley (30%) fruit, partly barrel-fermented. Skilfully crafted, mouthfilling, ripe and rounded, with concentrated peach, pear and spice flavours, slightly oily texture and good harmony.