{"product_id":"estate-sauv-blanc-dozen-eofy-2026","title":"Lost \u0026 Found 2023 Sauv Blanc Dozen - EOFY 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of our best ever Sauv Blancs sold-out a while back. A favourite client ordered more only to find this pallet a year later misplaced in their warehouse. As a favour we agreed to swap over the 2023 as they had already moved on to the 2024.\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir mistake is your bonus as we move to clear this really fresh and vibrant Savvy B that is drinking superbly!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSilver, Gold and WineClub members enjoy free freight.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstate 2023 Sauvignon Blanc:\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSam Kim, Wine Orbit, 93 Points -\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e “Intensely aromatic, the wine shows Granny Smith apple, apricot, rock melon and lemon zest notes on the nose. The palate is equally appealing with juicy fruit intensity combined with fine texture and lively acidity, leading to an exuberant finish. At its best: now to 2027” August 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOLOUR:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eClear, bright, pale gold with a subtle green shimmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eClean, primary aromas of lemon zest, freshly cut grass and green apple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eJust picked tropical fruit with hints of lime and lemongrass lead to a citrus and passionfruit laden palate with a delightfully crisp lingering finish. Highly flavoured berries, once again lovely aromatics and a crisp fruity palate with excellent texture and length making it a lovely food wine and little less sharp than many Sauvignon Blancs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINEMAKING:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe wine is an assembly of free run juice harvest of several Loire Valley clones. Fermentation is long and cool being generally three weeks between 10 - 12 degrees to retain sincere aromatic and flavour expression. Typical Pyrenees Sauvignon character exhibited with its long lingering flavour length affording it to be paired with more robust food faire than is the norm for this wine variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOOD PAIRING:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePan fried scallops, tempura, oysters au natural, lemon chicken with a rocket, nasturtium flower \u0026amp; sorrel salad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINTAGE NOTES:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBudburst happened on time in mid-September 2022. The winter had been wet and mild with moderate to good rainfall. High levels of rainfall throughout spring as well as two flood events (\u0026gt;100mm in 8 hours) on the 6th and 13th October resulted in saturated conditions that created downy mildew infections and hindered our ability to access the vineyard and adequately apply organic fungicide protection. This resulted in a loss of crop from as little as 10% in the shiraz through to 100% in the Lagrein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummer conditions proved to be considerably warmer than the last three years as the effects of La Niña eventually subsided. Normal cooler autumn conditions prevailed resulting in a high-quality vintage from varieties that prevailed through the spring floods.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mount Avoca","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47375025078421,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1084\/5922\/files\/LostFound_2023_Sauv_Blanc_Dozen_EOFY_2026.png?v=1779439356","url":"https:\/\/mountavoca.com\/products\/estate-sauv-blanc-dozen-eofy-2026","provider":"Mount Avoca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}