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Atipico Blanc 2023

$39.90 inc. GST

Accolades:
95/100 – Stephen Wong MW

“Golden colour. Complex sandalwood and cardamom with developing terpene aromas of spice and butterscotch are balanced by tart acidity, green pineapple and creamy coconut flavours on the intensely concentrated, young palate. Bordelais in style with density and coiled power, there is a shaded, savoury fruit profile brooding under the deliberate wood and phenolic structure which is still firm on the long, dry finish, hinting at skin-fermentation though the wine is not amber. This will easily age for a few years as it gains more complexity and layers.” – Stephen Wong MW

Tasting Note: A complex nose of jasmine, fennel and freshly cut citrus. The wine has a crystalline purity of fruit and is framed with juicy ripe phenolics which give a palate with immense drive, texture and length.

Winemaking Notes: Handpicked on the 1st of April and fermented as whole clusters in a small open top oak vessel. A gentle pat of the cap each day to keep it fresh and satisfy curiosity. After 9 days the golden must was gently pressed directly to a seasoned French oak puncheon (500L). The remainder of primary fermentation was complete after a week in the puncheon vessel. It was aged undisturbed on full lees for 15 months élevage. Malolactic fermentation was completed during the first Spring and Summer. It was then racked with a small 30ppm addition of sulphur dioxide. Bottled unfined and unfiltered in September 2024. A naturally occurring sediment is expected. 550 bottles produced.

Certification: Organic

Alcohol: 13.5%

Variety: Sauvignon Blanc

Region: Marlborough, New Zealand

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