2023 Alpine Rift Sauvignon Blanc [WA91][WE90]

Producer: Alpine Rift 
Region: Marlborough, New Zealand 
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc 
Year: 2023 

Wine Advocate, 91 Points 

"The 2022 Alpine Rift Sauvignon Blanc is pristine and concentrated, layered with passionfruit, pineapple, green apple, jalapeño, kiwi fruit and honeydew melon. There’s white pepper, shaved fennel and white tea. There’s loads going on. Good!" 

Wine Enthusiast, 90 Points 

"With fruit sourced from the historic Auntsfield Vineyard in the Southern Valleys subregion, this sees partial native yeast fermentation in old oak barrels. The result is a bright, food friendly bottling that bursts with white peach, honeysuckle, lime and bell pepper. It's slippery textured and fresh, with a long citrusy finish. *Best Buy*" 

Winemaker Notes: 

"The 2022 Alpine Rift Sauvignon Blanc is an elegant interpretation of the classic Marlborough style. Hints of nectarine, black currant leaf and passion fruit on the nose are underpinned by a ripe, richly textured palate and crisp, citrus finish." 

Alcohol: 13% 

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