Winery KarikariCalypso Sauvignon Blanc
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, shellfish or goat cheese.
The Calypso Sauvignon Blanc of the Winery Karikari is in the top 20 of wines of Marlborough.
Taste structure of the Calypso Sauvignon Blanc from the Winery Karikari
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Calypso Sauvignon Blanc of Winery Karikari in the region of South Island is a with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Calypso Sauvignon Blanc
Pairings that work perfectly with Calypso Sauvignon Blanc
Original food and wine pairings with Calypso Sauvignon Blanc
The Calypso Sauvignon Blanc of Winery Karikari matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or goat cheese such as recipes of cassolettes of scallops, summer tuna quiche or chicken hasselback.
Details and technical informations about Winery Karikari's Calypso Sauvignon Blanc.
Discover the grape variety: Garonnet
Colourful, structured reds with a sustained purple robe, firm tannins and an ample palate with preserved acidity. Signature aromas of black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry) and spice. Productive. Grown in small quantities in south-west France for IGPs, blended into modern southern assemblages. A French black grape obtained in 1959 by crossing Morrastel-Bouschet × Cot.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Calypso Sauvignon Blanc from Winery Karikari are 0, 2017
Informations about the Winery Karikari
The Winery Karikari is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 15 wines for sale in the of Marlborough to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Marlborough
World reference for Sauvignon Blanc: aromatic, exuberant whites with signature notes of passion fruit, gooseberry, grapefruit and cut grass, sharp lively acidity and an iodised finish. King grape on 71% of the vineyard since 1972. Also fine, silky Pinot Noir (cherry, plum, spice), taut Chardonnay and lively Riesling. Traditional-method sparklers on the rise.
The wine region of South Island
New Zealand's southern island, cradle of the country's great wines. Sauvignon Blanc signature in Marlborough (~80% of national vineyard): explosive and tropical with grapefruit, passion fruit, boxwood, cut grass and mineral touch — global benchmark. Pinot Noir star in Central Otago (among the most southerly) and Waipara: airy with cherry, raspberry, undergrowth, thyme. Taut Riesling, precise Chardonnay, floral Pinot Gris.
The word of the wine: PGI
Protected geographical indication. Equivalent to vin de pays in European regulations.
