Overview: A rich, intensely flavoured, Sauvignon Blanc that proves a versatile partner for many dishes. Tasting Notes: The aromas of lemon and melon combine with hints of grass and flint. Sweet tropical notes of pineapple and passion fruit are joined by apples, lemon and a focusing, grassy edge. This is a rich and mouth filling wine, strongly flavoured with a firm lingering finish. Production Notes: The grapes were crushed and pressed at our Auckland winery upon receival. To enhance the varietal flavour expression, fermentation took place in refrigerated stainless steel tanks at cool temperatures using a variety of yeasts. After six months ageing on lees the blend was assembled and bottled in September . Recommended Cellaring: 0-2 years (6 x 75 cl)
Babich WINEMAKER'S RESERVE Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough NZ
Description: Overview: The fruit of our two Marlborough vineyards were blended to produce this rich and flavoursome wine: Cowslip Valley , providing full, soft and luscious fruit weight, and Wakefield Downs , bringing strength and focus. Tasting Notes: A heady, sweet bouquet overflowing with gooseberry, pea and melon, a hint of thyme is also evident. The weighty palate exhibits a fruit salad of tropical flavours with nettles and spice on the lengthy finish. Recommended Cellaring: 1-3 years Production Notes: The grapes were harvested in April. The Awatere and a majority of the Waihopai juice was fermented in stainless steel tanks to capture the exuberant varietal character of the fruit. The balance of Waihopai juice was fermented in French oak barriques and lees stirred to contribute weight and complexity. The wine was blended in August. Grapes: 100% Sauvignon Blanc (6 x 75 cl) Price: £61.67
Babich Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc NZ
Description: Overview: A long and late ripening period of short sunny days and cold nights has enhanced the typically vibrant flavours of the Marlborough Region. Tasting Notes: A lifted and lively bouquet combining herbal/fennel aromas with gooseberry and bell pepper. The palate is sweet fruited and rich, flavours of gooseberry , pea and tropical fruit are apparent. The wine has good weight and a lingering yet crisp finish. Production Notes: After harvest the grapes were quickly crushed and pressed into stainless steel tanks where the juice was fermented at controlled cool temperatures to capture the intense varietal flavours. The wine was then blended and bottled. Recommended Cellaring: Best enjoyed while young. (6 x 75 cl) Price: £57.11
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Babich Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot Hawke's Bay NZ
Description: Overview: A fruit driven, medium-bodied red wine. Designed for enjoyment on release, it will, however, benefit from short-term aging. Tasting Notes: Blackberry and cigar box aromas mingle with a touch of sweet vanilla. The palate is soft and warm with lightly coating tannins. Red berry fruit combines with a touch of spicy oak. Recommended Cellaring: 2-3 years Production Notes: The grapes were harvested in late March (6 x 75 cl) Price: £49.88
