Jackson Estate. Marlborough. Stich Sauvignon Blanc
Interesting Facts
In total 12 separate vineyard blocks of Sauvignon Blanc were harvested from the 3 Estate vineyards over a 3 week period starting the first week of April. The heavy bouts of rain that occurred late April meant we picked the majority of our fruit early April and as a result have a slightly more aromatic lift to the 2017 wines. All blocks were harvested in the early hours of the morning to reduce field heat and enhance flavour. Individually pressed to tank the batches were settled for 72 hours before racking the clear juice off for ferment. Juice was warmed and then inoculated using only the best cultured yeast strains to enhance and complement the pure fruit character of our vineyard sites. Average fermentation lasted 3 weeks at mid to low temperatures to maximize aroma and flavour. Post fermentation the young wines were aged on light lees for up to 5 months prior to being blended and prepared for bottling Mid October
