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te Pa – OKE Sauvignon Blanc

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The Facts

Origins New Zealand > Marlborough > Wairau Valley
Appellation Marlborough
Varietal Sauvignon Blanc
Cepage 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Winemaking The fruit was hand-harvested and whole bunch pressed. This juice was dropped down, without settling, to 320 L French oak cigars for indigenous fermentation.
Aging Aged in French oak barrels on the lees for 9 months
Annual Production 550 cases
Markets California

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The Character

Overall Not your average Sauvignon Blanc
Aromas “Aromas of white tea, chamomile and lemon peel
Mouthfeel Seamless and silky
Tasting Notes Fresh, mineral-laced citrus and apple fruit wash over the palate.
Selling Point Best barrels from the most flavored vines in the vineyards
Pairings Delicious with seafood and roasted poultry.
Awards 95pts Decanter, 93pts Robert Parker, 92pts James Suckling
Sustainability Certified Sustainable, Vegan

The Story

The fruit for this wine was sourced from select blocks in the lower Wairau Valley. These blocks have been historically the most intensely flavored and balanced in the vineyard. The fruit was hand-harvested and whole bunch pressed. This juice was dropped down, without settling, to 320 L French oak cigars for indigenous fermentation. The cigar shape barrels were chosen as they increase the surface area of the lees, which helps to build weight and texture. After nine months of maturation, a selection of the best barrels was then blended, finished, and bottled.

About te Pa

Producer Story

te Pā winery, established in 2003, is located on the Wairau Bar in Marlborough, New Zealand's earliest known settlement. The MacDonald family's roots in this area stretch back over 800 years. This ideal location for Sauvignon Blanc is nestled between the Wairau River and Cloudy Bay, which moderate temperature and airflow, promoting even grape ripening and reducing disease. The diverse soil types ensure good drainage. Starting with Sauvignon Blanc in 2003, te Pā released its first wine in 2011. Now managing over 400 hectares, including vineyards in the cooler Awatere Valley, they grow Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir. All vineyards are sustainably farmed, reflecting te Pā's commitment to both tradition and modern viticultural practices.

Producer Story

te Pā winery, established in 2003, is located on the Wairau Bar in Marlborough, New Zealand's earliest known settlement. The MacDonald family's roots in this area stretch back over 800 years. This ideal location for Sauvignon Blanc is nestled between the Wairau River and Cloudy Bay, which moderate temperature and airflow, promoting even grape ripening and reducing disease. The diverse soil types ensure good drainage. Starting with Sauvignon Blanc in 2003, te Pā released its first wine in 2011. Now managing over 400 hectares, including vineyards in the cooler Awatere Valley, they grow Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir. All vineyards are sustainably farmed, reflecting te Pā's commitment to both tradition and modern viticultural practices.

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