Sherwood Sauvignon Blanc is a refreshing and vibrant white wine produced by Sherwood Estate, a family-owned winery located in the Waipara Valley of New Zealand. The wine is made from grapes grown in the estate's vineyards, which benefit from the region's unique microclimate and soil composition. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the grapes, gentle pressing, and cool fermentation to preserve the wine's natural flavors and aromas. The resulting wine is crisp and lively, with notes of citrus, tropical fruit, and herbs.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Sherwood Sauvignon Blanc is a crisp and refreshing white wine with aromas of citrus fruits, melon, and green apple.On the palate, there are flavors of lemon, lime, and grapefruit, with a hint of grassiness, and a refreshingly dry finish.
EXPERT RATING
4.5
DRINKING WINDOW
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Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Non-Alcoholic
Very High
Intensity:
Mildly aromatic
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Medium
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
No tannin
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Sauvignon Blanc
ORIGINS
Winery: Sherwood
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.