Twin Islands Sauvignon Blanc

Twin Islands Sauvignon Blanc bottle image

Wine Description

Single minded Sauvignon has been produced under the Twin Islands brand by Nautilus Estate of Marlborough since 1992 and we aim to realise the full potential of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, year on year.

Twin Islands wines are the essence of Marlborough: Pure, fresh, classic kiwi wines that are refreshingly Marlborough.

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Acclaim
"Very pale yellow. Subtle aromas of lime, spices and white pepper. In a middle-of-the-road style, showing modest complexity and texture to its ripe stone fruit, lemon-lime and fresh herb flavors. Very easy to drink but lacks the grip and pungency of the best examples of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc."
— Vinous, May 2016
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
Regional blend
Soil composition
Silt and Stony
Training method
VSP
Elevation:
130 feet
Vines/acre:
880
Yield/acre:
5 tons
Exposure:
Northern
Harvest time:
April
First vintage of this wine:
2002
Bottles produced of this wine:
540,000
Average Vine Age:
15
Certified Vineyards:
All vineyards certified under Sustainable winegrowing New Zealand
Certifying Organizations:
New Zealand Winegrowers
Sustainability Certification:
SWNZ
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Winemaking & Aging
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Fining agent:
Vegan
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Analytical Data
No relevant data were found.
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Wine Production

Grapes were machine-harvested at night then fermented at cool temperatures in stainless steel to retain fresh aromatics. The wines were fermented using aromatic yeasts giving classic intense citrus and grass on the nose and a fresh zingy palate.

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About the Vineyard

Marlborough is a sheltered, sunny, cool maritime climate known for intense, highly aromatic wines.

Twin Islands Sauvignon Blanc is sourced from sites on free-draining stony soils, giving low cropping/low vigour vines, relatively early ripening, great flavour development every year. A blend of sites adds layers of complexity.