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The 2007 Te Koko is an intriguing and alternative style of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.
Aromas of lemon thyme, mandarin blossom and stonefruit combine harmoniously
with ginger spice and nutty and savoury tones, underlined by exotic tropical notes.
The many-layered palate is creamy and textured, balanced by a clean, mineral acidity.
This wine has excellent persistence of flavour and intensity.
The Sauvignon Blanc grapes for this wine were sourced from four blocks spread across the Brancott Valley, Rapaura and Renwick sub-regions. The soils are predominantly free draining gravels requiring irrigation during the growing season. The majority of fruit was grown on a vertically shoot positioned (VSP) trellis with the balance on the divided Scott-Henry trellis system. In 2007 Sauvignon Blanc yields averaged 9.5 Tonnes/hectare (3.8 Tonnes/acre).
Budburst in Marlborough was once again earlier than normal and the growing season in the Wairau Valley raced off to a frost-free start. However, early predictions of a bumper crop were quashed during the coldest December in 50 years, affecting the later flowering varieties, especially Sauvignon Blanc. Cooler than average weather conditions prevailed through most of the summer, bringing the season back from its early start and putting a worried look on many a winemaker’s face. But the beginning of autumn brought the arrival of a true ‘Indian Summer’ and the vineyards ripened rapidly under sunny, blue skies.
Te Koko’s bold & surprising flavours have a natural affinity with: Oysters Abalone (in NZ known as paua) White fish Goats’ cheese Sashimi & sushi Proscuitto & melon
The Sauvignon Blanc grapes for this wine were sourced from four blocks spread across the Brancott Valley, Rapaura and Renwick sub-regions. The soils are predominantly free draining gravels requiring irrigation during the growing season. The majority of fruit was grown on a vertically shoot positioned (VSP) trellis with the balance on the divided Scott-Henry trellis system. In 2007 Sauvignon Blanc yields averaged 9.5 Tonnes/hectare (3.8 Tonnes/acre).
Budburst in Marlborough was once again earlier than normal and the growing season in the Wairau Valley raced off to a frost-free start. However, early predictions of a bumper crop were quashed during the coldest December in 50 years, affecting the later flowering varieties, especially Sauvignon Blanc. Cooler than average weather conditions prevailed through most of the summer, bringing the season back from its early start and putting a worried look on many a winemaker’s face. But the beginning of autumn brought the arrival of a true ‘Indian Summer’ and the vineyards ripened rapidly under sunny, blue skies.
Te Koko’s bold & surprising flavours have a natural affinity with: Oysters Abalone (in NZ known as paua) White fish Goats’ cheese Sashimi & sushi Proscuitto & melon
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| Size | 75cl |
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Marlborough |
| Vintage | 2007 |
| ABV | 13.50% |
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