Rapaura Springs Bull Paddock Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Rapaura Springs (pronounced Ra-para) is a unique oasis in the dry Marlborough landscape with natural underground springs providing a life source for the vines. This pure water enables the vineyards to produce outstanding fruit with minimal intervention. The logo represents the water of the multiple springs that flow from their stony aquifer.
Crisp & Dry
£19.95
| Producer | Rapaura Springs |
|---|---|
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Marlborough |
| Wine Type | White Wine |
| Body / Style | Crisp & Dry |
| Grape Blend | 100% Sauvignon Blanc |
| Bottle Size (ml) | 750 |
| % Abv | 13.5 |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Special Features | Vegan |
| Extra Info | Vibrant NZSB |
| Food Pairing Guide | Try with Fish and Chips or a crisp Caesar salad. |
Rapaura Springs Bull Paddock Sauvignon Blanc has vibrant aromas of passionfruit, guava and tropical fruit that follow through to the palate. These intense fruit flavours are complemented by an intriguing saline minerality and vibrant acidity.
“This land is only good for raising Bulls”, said the previous owner of the Bull Paddock. Little did he know, back in the mid 80’s, he was selling prime land for growing super –premium Sauvignon Blanc. For centuries, before flood control, the Wairau River would overflow in to the Opawa River located in the acclaimed Dillons Point region. The water would rise up on to the land that is now the Bull Paddock vineyard and deposit silt which holds all the nutrients and organic matter that feeds the hungry vines.
Today, the soil found on the front block of this vineyard is 300 mm deep and rests over a clay pan. This is where we source the grapes for the Bull Paddock Sauvignon Blanc. The soil profile ensures the vines work hard in creating the concentrated characters in the wine.
The cool afternoon easterlies, coming from the ocean north of Marlborough, drop the temperature at night, aiding flavour development. Rapaura harvest in the cool of the night, when the fruit is at optimum ripeness. The chilled grapes are quickly delivered to the winery, the closest in the area. The result: The freshest, most expressive and ‘thiol rich’ source of grapes, beautifully captured in the resultant wine.
Once pressed, the juice was fermented at cool temperatures to retain the fresh fruit flavours from the vineyard.
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