Seresin - Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2023 (750ml)
Price: $29.99
| Producer | Seresin |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Marlborough |
| Varietal | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Sku | 204229 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Seresin Description
Michael Seresin was born in Wellington, New Zealand, but left in the 1960s, when sheep, not grapevines, covered the Wairau Plains. He settled in Italy, where he was captivated by Italian food and wine culture and began his career as a cinematographer. Over time Michael’s interest in wine developed into a passion. In the early 1990s after investigating opportunities to start a winery in Italy, he became aware of the quality wines starting to emerge from his homeland. After visiting Marlborough, and falling in love with the Marlborough Sounds, Michael purchased a home, followed by the purchase of land in the Wairau Valley. He immediately began planting vines and importing Tuscan olive varieties along with significant plantings of native plant species -and this was the beginning of Seresin’s Home Vineyard.
Tasting Note: A truly thoughtful and classy expression of Sauvignon Blanc. The nose exudes vibrancy, showing lifted notes of white passionfruit and lemon balm, supported by a savory, leafy edge, contributed by the inclusion of Sémillon. The palate is layered and textural, balanced by a slate-like, mineral acidity.
James Suckling: 92 Points
Aromas of key lime pie, lemon confit and passion fruit on the nose. The palate is light- to medium-bodied with fresh acidity and a creamy mouthfeel, giving notes of lychees, red apples and flint. Nicely constructed and textural.
Vinous: 90 Points
The 2023 Sauvignon Blanc is far from ordinary: this is wild fermented, with 30% of the wine fermented in neutral oak. There’s also 10% Sémillon in the blend, which may account for its grassiness alongside floral, lemon, lime and pineapple notes. It has a restrained, elegant and finely perfumed style with a tender mid-palate, fine line and mouthwatering freshness. A little more concentration would elevate this further.
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