Greywacke, Wild Sauvignon (Half Bottle)

Alcohol percentage: 13.5%

Area:
Marlborough, at the top of NZ’s South Island is now world-leader in production of aromatic, fresh, appetizing Sauvignon. This is a very different style

Grape variety:
Sauvignon Blanc, fermented and matured in French oak, using wild (rather than ‘added’) yeast

Producer:
Greywacke is the new venture for Kevin Judd, previously winemaker at Cloudy Bay for over 20 years. Kevin is also a great photographer – go to the Greywacke website and find out more…

The Bottle Shop rating:
Very unusual style of NZ Sauvignon – fermented in oak, using wild yeasts (normally it’s all about keeping control with cool temperatures and selected yeasts). Much richer and more ‘textured’ – a fascinating wine for food.