Philosophy
Vibrant, lively and charismatic the Pukeko reflects the Sanctuary style of wine. Sanctuary wines are produced by the world’s first carboNZeroCert TM winery. Sanctuary’s philosophy is to make great wines with minimal environmental impact. By purchasing Sanctuary wines you are helping to minimise your impacts on climate change.
Winemakers Notes
Distinctively Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc in a medium bodied style.
Bouquet: Fresh and fruit driven with aromas of passionfruit and pineapple.
Palate: A classic partnership of herbaceous & tropical fruit characters with attractive balance and a long limey finish.
Viticulture
The grapes for this wine were picked for a range of flavours, from several Marlborough vineyards.
Harvest dates: 23rd March – 14th April 2008
Harvesting: Machine harvested
Sites: Various Wairau Valley sites
Vinification
Gentle pressing (pneumatic presses) prior to cold setting. The fermentation was carried out in 100% stainless steel tanks, with full temperature control. Fermentation temperatures were kept low and we utilized carefully selected yeast strains to emphasise classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc characters.
Bottled: 17th June 2008
Alcohol: 12.5%
pH: 3.25
Titratable Acid: 6.8g/L
Residual Sugar: 5.0g/L
Style: Just off-dry, easy drinking
Food Matches
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc’s are ideally suited to fresh seafood. Enjoy this wine with green lipped mussels on a hot summer’s day.
Cellaring
This wine will cellar well, but it is made for enjoying in its youth.
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