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Seresin Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2007 VINEYARD: This wine is a blend of fruit from our vineyards with varying soil characteristics. Fruit sourced from the Home vineyard on the upper terraces encompassed five parcels of varied Waimakiriri type soils of alluvial origin with free-draining basalt pebbles. This was supplemented by portions from the Tatou which is made up of a mixture of alluvial shingles, and the clay rich Raupo Creek vineyard. VINIFICATION: Twenty different parcels of fruit from the different vineyard blocks were whole-bunch pressed and then fermented separately so that we had a greater range of options when creating the final blend. Indigenous yeasts and a selection of cultured yeasts were utilised for fermentation, for added complexity and texture. A small percentage of the blend, approximately 10%, was fermented in older French barriques to add depth, which when combined with regular batonnage, contributes a yeasty creaminess to fill the mid-palate. WINE MAKER’S NOTES: This Sauvignon Blanc displays passionfruit and herbaceous characters on the nose with a flinty mineral complexity. The mouth feel is very finely textured with tropical fruit, ripe gooseberry, and citrus with a slight creaminess and persistent acidity to draw out the palate.