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Mount Riley

Mount Riley Sauvignon Blanc

Name: Mount Riley Sauvignon Blanc
Brand: Mount Riley
Price: null USD
Rating: 4 (0 reviews)

New Zealand, Marlborough

White wine

4.0

Expert Rating

4.0

Most Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Mount Riley Sauvignon Blanc is a refreshing and vibrant wine produced by Mount Riley Wines in Marlborough, New Zealand. The grapes are sourced from the Wairau and Awatere Valleys, which are known for their unique terroir and ideal growing conditions for Sauvignon Blanc. The wine is made using traditional winemaking techniques, including cool fermentation and aging on lees, resulting in a crisp and lively wine with notes of citrus, tropical fruit, and herbaceous undertones. This wine is perfect for those who enjoy a bright and zesty style of Sauvignon Blanc, and it pairs well with seafood, salads, and light dishes.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

Mount Riley Sauvignon Blanc is a crisp and refreshing New Zealand white wine, offering aromas of ripe passionfruit, green apple and citrus blossom.On the palate, it has a refreshingly juicy entry, with vibrant acidity and flavours of grapefruit, lime and hints of tropical fruits. The finish is crisp and clean, with a lingering herbal note. Enjoy with seafood, salads or as an aperitif.

EXPERT RATING

4.0

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2027

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Fragrant

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Bold

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

No tannin

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Sauvignon Blanc

ORIGINS

Winery: Mount Riley

Region: Marlborough

Marlborough is a wine region located in the northeast corner of New Zealand's South Island. It is the country's largest and most important wine-producing region, accounting for over 75% of the nation's total wine production. With its unique combination of geography, climate, and soil, Marlborough has become a world-renowned producer of high-quality wines. Marlborough's wine industry began in the 1970s, when the first vineyards were planted in the region. Since then, the region has seen tremendous growth, with the number of vineyards increasing from just a handful in the 1970s to over 600 today. Marlborough's wines have become increasingly popular around the world, and the region now produces some of the most sought-after wines in the world.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.0

0 Reviews