Waipara Springs Sauvignon Blanc 2021
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Wong
Wilfred
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This is intensely aromatic and immensely appealing on the nose showing passionfruit, feijoa, jalapeno and kaffir lime characters, followed by a flavorsome palate that's filled with delectable fruit flavors. Brilliantly structured by lively acidity, offering fabulous drinking.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The 2021 Waipara Springs Sauvignon Blanc is intense and rewarding on the palate. TASTING NOTES: This wine shines with aromas and flavors of grapefruit peel and chalky notes. Pair it with smoked mussels on angel hair pasta. (Tasted: August 18, 2022, San Francisco, CA)
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Wong
Wilfred
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Waipara Springs Estate is a family owned business in its 3rd generation. Our wines have been enjoyed both in New Zealand and internationally since the winery opened in 1989.
The vineyard of 26 hectares is planted with Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer and Pinot Noir.The soil type at Waipara Springs is ideally suited to quality grape production having high levels of limestone from the surrounding foothills, which results in high levels of PH in the soil.Waipara Springs Vineyard has a terroir that renders wines totally unique. Derived from a prehistoric lakebed at the centre of the Waipara Valley floor, the vineyard soils are a rich blend of clay and limestone.
Waipara Valley is fortunate to possess its very own microclimate. With vines sheltered by the Teviot hills from the prevailing cool easterly winds. High midsummer heat, combined with relatively low rainfall during the growing season, along with long warm days and cold nights during harvest, provide near perfect conditions for high quality fruit and cool climate aromatic wines.
Waipara Springs puts a strong emphasis on careful vineyard management delivering fruit of quality for our wine styles. Waipara Springs wines are made in the classic fruit driven style that New Zealand wine is renowned for worldwide. With an emphasis of fruit characters these wines are a vibrant expression of our vineyard.
Recognized for its distinctively herbaceous and aromatic, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand is perfectly suited to the grape with its maritime climate, plenty of rainfall and abundant sunshine. Producers have almost unilaterally embraced cutting-edge winery technology, resulting in clean, high-quality wines at every price point from wallet-friendly to premium. Sauvignon blanc is at its best in Marlborough but thrives throughout as the country. It is New Zealand’s most planted and successful variety, also accounting for an overwhelming majority of its exports.