Winery VavasourThe Pass 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.
Taste structure of the The Pass Sauvignon Blanc from the Winery Vavasour
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the The Pass Sauvignon Blanc of Winery Vavasour in the region of South Island is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the The Pass Sauvignon Blanc of Winery Vavasour in the region of South Island often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, grapefruit or tropical and sometimes also flavors of citrus, apples or green apple.
Food and wine pairings with The Pass Sauvignon Blanc
Pairings that work perfectly with The Pass Sauvignon Blanc
Original food and wine pairings with The Pass Sauvignon Blanc
The The Pass Sauvignon Blanc of Winery Vavasour matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or goat cheese such as recipes of squid rings with tomato, leek, goat cheese and bacon quiche or goat's cheese, smoked ham and honey sandwiches.
Details and technical informations about Winery Vavasour's The Pass Sauvignon Blanc.
Discover the grape variety: Verdanel
Simple, fresh dry whites with a pale golden robe, a supple palate and preserved acidity. Understated aromas of citrus, white flowers and herbaceous notes from the South-West. Rustic, airy profile, best drunk young. Preserved in INRAE variety collections, it bears witness to the pre-phylloxera ampelographic diversity of the South-West and is studied as a heritage grape. Rare French white grape, once cultivated in the South-West, now nearly extinct.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of The Pass Sauvignon Blanc from Winery Vavasour are 2018, 2013, 2016, 2015 and 2014.
Informations about the Winery Vavasour
The Winery Vavasour is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 19 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: Second wine
In the Bordeaux vineyard, the second wine is a lesser-aged wine made from the youngest vines, while the main wine of the château is called the "grand vin".
