2022 Sauvignon Blanc
Ninth Island Sauvignon Blanc showcases our cool climate vineyard sites in the North of Tasmania. Vibrant fruits of passionfruit and black currant with black currant leaf and fresh herbaceous notes. Tropical fruits of passionfruit and gooseberry with black currant and lively cool climate acidity.
Available in cases of 6 bottles.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2022
Varietal
Sauvignon Blanc
Aging
Early drinking styl
Alcohol %
13
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Aroma: Vibrant fruits of black currant and passionfruit with subtle tea leaf and fresh herbaceous notes.
Palate: Tropical fruits of lychee and passionfruit with lively cool climate acidity.
Vineyard Notes
Produced from grapes grown at Strathlynn on the west bank of the Tamar River, 70km from Pipers Brook. In contrast to our sites in the northeast, which are close to Bass Strait and subject to strong maritime
influences, the Tamar Valley’s hillside slopes offer vines some protection from prevailing westerly winds. This promotes warm, settled conditions for much of the growing season. The West Tamar has surprisingly low rainfall.
Sites in the Tamar Valley are a mixture of brown Chromosol and Vertosol (black cracking clay) soils. Both soil types have excellent water holding capacity, offering a steady supply of moisture and nourishment to the vines throughout the growing season. Vines are grown predominantly on cane-pruned, Vertical Shoot Positioned (VSP) trellises, which help to expose bunches to the sun. Vines averaging 20 years of age give an abundance of concentrated fruit character. Selective leafplucking helps achieve full ripeness with well-balanced, fleshy flavours.
Winemaker Notes
Cold harvested at night from selective blocks in the West Tamar. Carefully pressed with protective handling to preserve naturally vibrant tropical aromas and flavours. The juice was brightly clarified with cold settling and fermented slowly at very cool temperatures. Bottled early under screw cap to preserve intense varietal fruits and fresh herbaceous characters.