2023 gathering field sauvignon blanc
Not your typical Sauvignon Blanc. The fruit was destemmed and left on skins for 4 days to pick up flavour, texture and complexity. The fruit was then gently pressed. Half the juice was fermented in a stainless steel tank at a cool temperature to enhance fruit characters. Half was fermented on light lees in older hogheads to enhance texture and mouth feel.
The resultant wine is complex with subtle fruit aromas and a gentle leesy, saline texture.
Note: Minimum of 6 bottles per order (Can be a mixed 6 pack).
review
Thousand Candles Gathering Field Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Posted on 17 June 2022.
“Varietal character has been de-emphasised, but not at the expense of flavour. This is quite lovely. Slate, apple and passionfruit with a spicy, smoky, floral edge. It has good bite, ample-but-not-overdone texture, a steely/slatey feel and sound length. It’s good buying, and drinking – the latter of which we don’t say of too many sauvignon blancs”.
Rated: 92 Points
Tasted: Jun22
Alcohol: 12.8%
Price: $27
Closure: Screwcap
Drink: 2022 - 2026