Rimapere Plot 101 2021

Colour: Pale straw with a green hues.

Nose: Distinct lime & lemon notes, developing with fragrant white flowers aromas, gentle oak complexities with a creamy “sur lies” overlay.

Palate: Elegant texture, rich lemon and grapefruit flavours. Fine and long palate that demonstrates an elegant persistence.

Cellaring: 2 to 5 years.

The climate of this region allows the Sauvignon Blanc grapes to ripen perfectly, giving them their distinctive lemon and grapefruit aromas, accompanied by a lively acidity.

The Rimapere vineyard is ideally situated in the heart of the golden triangle of the Rapaura Road, on alluvial soil, mainly pebbles and gravel. Sauvignon Blanc covers 20 hectares (first vintage 2012) and 4 hectares are planted with Pinot Noir.

Gentle pneumatic pressing, cold settling, fermentation in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks for 2 weeks at 15°C