Winery | Brancott Estate |
|---|---|
Grapes | Sauvignon Blanc |
Region | Marlborough |
Wine style | New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc |
Alcohol content | 9% |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Wine description | This Brancott Estate Flight Sauvignon Blanc presents fragrant pink grapefruit and passionfruit notes on the nose. These aromas are followed by a sweet pungency and ripe lemon acidity that excite the palate, and a fresh, crisp and lively finish |
Sauvignon Blanc is the flagship varietal of New Zealand. Originating from the Bordeaux region of France, the grape now accounts for 62% of all the wine produced in New Zealand.
The New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc scene started popping in 1970s, with high quality Sauvignon Blancs coming out of the Marlborough region in particular. This illustrated the great potential for grape growing in New Zealand. ...
