Gladstone Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Wairarapa

The bouquet focuses on aromas of variety first with lemongrass, gooseberry and some tropical fruit such as pineapple. The aromas also reveal silty mineral layer that is as distinctive as the natural herbaceous character. On the palate - intense, firm, high acidity packing quite a punch at first then eases off to reveal a more satin texture. Flavours reflect the nose with citrus fruits then tropical finishing with a salty note. Dry on the finish - a wine that is youthful, a easy choice for an aperitif. Best drinking from today and through 2023.

89 Points

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