Waiata Sauvignon Blanc 2024 ($19 per bottle)

Quantities are in 6 packs  - $114 for 6 bottles
($19 per bottle)

AWARDS & REVIEWS:

2024 VINTAGE
5 STARS (94 POINTS) - Wine Orbit, Oct 2024

"Pristine and intensely aromatic, the enticing bouquet shows Granny Smith apple, fresh fig, lemon/lime zest and jasmine aromas, followed by a concentrated palate offering fleshy texture backed by bright acidity, finishing superbly long and satisfying. At its best: now to 2027" - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

COLOUR:
A delicate, pale green/gold.

NOSE AND PALATE: 
A mouthwatering mix of passionfruit, blackcurrant and citrus flavours with hints of crushed herbs offering a delicious example of a New Zealand sauvignon blanc.

REGION:
100% Waipara, North Canterbury

WINEMAKING: The fruit was in excellent condition given the hot, dry summer with moderate yields across all blocks and the vintage was well ahead in terms of maturity
compared to recent years. Following regular assessment of the developing fruit flavours, all of the Tiki Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc blocks were harvested individually in the early morning to preserve the varietal characteristics. The free run juice was kept separate from the pressing portion to provide a wine with greater finesse. Cold settled then inoculated with an aromatic yeast and fermented at 13 – 15C to enhance the aroma and flavour profile of the vineyard blocks. To add complexity, a small portion was fermented in old French oak. The wine was left on their lees to enhance the mouthfeel and texture then racked and stored in full tanks until blending in June.

WINEMAKER:
Alastair Maling MW

GRAPE VARIETY:
100% Sauvignon Blanc

MATURATION:
95% stainless steel fermentation, 5% barrel fermentation

WINE ANALYSIS:
Alc Vol: 13.0 - 13.5%
Acidity (TA): 8.2 g/L
Residual Sugar: 3.88 g/L
pH: 3.18 g/L

WHEN TO ENJOY:
2024-2026 - will continue to develop for a further five years from vintage date.