The Terravin 2009 Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc comes from a parcel of land in Marlborough’s Cowley Family Vineyard. This SB was partially fermented in seasoned French Oak (33% to be exact). Lovely aromas of passion fruit, gooseberry, grapefruit and lemon notes, fresh grass, wet stone and some minerality as well. All of this leads to a grapefruit freshness on the mouthfeel, with still noticeable acidity, but tamed by partial oak fermentation which gave it a smooth texture. This wine finish is long, refreshing with a hint of sweetness. I usually prefer an on unoaked Sauvignon Blanc, but this one was so enjoyable. This wine was a little expensive for a SB, but factor in the cost of French oak barrels and its worth the added value to up the quality of this wine. Strongly recommended.
This wine was purchased September 17, 2011 LCBO New Release at $29.95.
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