Wine Composition
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Winemaker Comments
This wine begins to release its aromas after a couple of minutes in the glass with scents of gooseberry, peach and fresh herbs. There's a savory dried herb seam then scents of apple and lemongrass, grapefruit and baking spices. Fruits and herb flavors are mirrored on the palate with a salivating acid line accentuating some juicy fleshy textures and some barrel spice moments, a touch of lees complexity all leading to a balanced, even finish. Overall a fresh, lively example with a Hawkes Bay signature of fruit then herb, some soft spice and mineral finish.
Awards
Wine Spectator | 92 points
Technical Analysis
Alcohol Percentage
12.5%
Harvest
Harvested off the Estate vineyards tucked into the Esk Valley. Low cropping, dry farmed old vines produce a rich and textured Sauvignon Blanc. Partially barrel fermented and aged for 6 months on lees to produce a rich and silky wine.
Winemaker
Name - Trevor Shepherd
Winery
Linden Estate enjoys the warm climate of Hawkes Bay, New Zealand's most versatile wine growing region. They are situated 15 minutes north of Napier, in Eskdale and is the first winery as you arrive into Hawkes Bay from Taupo, - the ideal place to begin your wine tasting experience!
Their cellar door is elevated above the surrounding vines, providing a wonderful vista across the valley floor to the wooded hills in the background. For the visitor, Linden Estate Winery offers unique wines, beautiful views and approachable staff who would love you to come and enjoy a tasting experience of some of the Bays quality wines.
Linden’s hard work and attention to detail is key to growing exceptional fruit and, as a result, their wine achieves depth, richness, and complexity with intense fruit flavors. The effort put into the vineyards has resulted in many of their wines winning awards.
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