{"product_id":"waiata-sauvignon-blanc-2024","title":"Waiata Sauvignon Blanc 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eQuantities are in 6 packs  - $114 for 6 bottles\u003cbr\u003e($19 per bottle)\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAWARDS \u0026amp; REVIEWS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e2024 VINTAGE\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #bba36e;\"\u003e5 STARS (94 POINTS)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - Wine Orbit, Oct 2024 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-NZ; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\"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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOLOUR: \u003c\/strong\u003eA delicate, pale green\/gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE AND PALATE:  \u003c\/strong\u003eA mouthwatering mix of passionfruit, blackcurrant and citrus flavours with hints of crushed herbs offering a delicious example of a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREGION: \u003c\/strong\u003e100% Waipara Valley, North Canterbury\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINEMAKING: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINEMAKER:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAlastair Maling MW\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGRAPE VARIETY:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e100% Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATURATION: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e95% stainless steel fermentation, 5% barrel fermentation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINE ANALYSIS:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAlc Vol: 13.0 - 13.5%\u003cbr\u003eAcidity (TA): 8.2 g\/L\u003cbr\u003eResidual Sugar: 3.88 g\/L\u003cbr\u003epH: 3.18 g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHEN TO ENJOY:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e2024-2026 - will continue to develop for a further five years from vintage date.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tiki Wine","offers":[{"title":"6 Pack","offer_id":43049688367187,"sku":"WANCSB24","price":114.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/6471\/9699\/files\/Waiata_SB_NV.jpg?v=1758163183","url":"https:\/\/www.tikiwine.com\/products\/waiata-sauvignon-blanc-2024","provider":"Tiki Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}