Winery McNaught & WalkerSauvignon 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 Sauvignon Blanc of the Winery McNaught & Walker is in the top 70 of wines of Awatere Valley.
Taste structure of the Sauvignon Blanc from the Winery McNaught & Walker
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Sauvignon Blanc of Winery McNaught & Walker in the region of South Island is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Sauvignon Blanc of Winery McNaught & Walker in the region of South Island often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Sauvignon Blanc
Pairings that work perfectly with Sauvignon Blanc
Original food and wine pairings with Sauvignon Blanc
The Sauvignon Blanc of Winery McNaught & Walker matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or goat cheese such as recipes of squid rings with tomato, summer tuna quiche or bruschette (large toasted bread).
Details and technical informations about Winery McNaught & Walker's Sauvignon Blanc.
Discover the grape variety: Muscat d'Alexandrie
Muscat of Alexandria is known under several dozen other names. From Zibibbu di Sicilia to Roman Muscat to Acherfield's early Muscat. Its rich repertoire of appellations comes from its popularity, as consumers prefer it to all other white grapes. More than 55,000 hectares of vineyards are planted with this grape throughout the world, and the Pyrenees Orientales is the best place to find it in France. Preferring long pruning, this grape variety displays excellent vigor. Its productivity is equally enviable, yielding up to 4 kilos per vine.Muscat d'Alexandrie is drought-resistant and promises very sweet, juicy and firm berries protected by a thin skin. The fruits are medium in size and gather in compact, narrow and long clusters of medium span. The musky flavour makes for very good natural sweet wines.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Sauvignon Blanc from Winery McNaught & Walker are 2013, 0, 2012, 2011 and 2010.
Informations about the Winery McNaught & Walker
The Winery McNaught & Walker is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 1 wines for sale in the of Awatere Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Awatere Valley
The wine region of Awatere Valley is located in the region of Marlborough of South Island of New Zealand. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine McNaught & Walker or the Domaine Yealands produce mainly wines white, red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Awatere Valley are Pinot noir, Pinot gris and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Awatere Valley often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, earthy or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, spices or citrus fruit.
The wine region of South Island
Central Otago, near the bottom of New Zealand's South Island, vies for the title of world's most southerly wine region. Vineyards cling to the sides of mountains and high above river gorges in this dramatic landscape. Pinot Noir has proven itself in this challenging Terroir, and takes up nearly three-quarters of the region's vineyard area. The typical Central Otago Pinot Noir is intense and deeply colored, with flavors of doris plum, Sweet spice and bramble.
The word of the wine: Carbonic maceration
Fermentation of whole grapes in a carbon dioxide-saturated atmosphere. This type of fermentation produces very aromatic and flattering wines.
