Lighter In Alcohol  MARLBOROUGH  Sauvignon Blanc 2021  Winemaker's Comment  This light and vibrant wine smells like summer, with aromas of fresh lemon  and fresh snow peas. The juicy palate is balanced and has flavours of  passionfruit and grapefruit, with a hint of sweet herbs like basil and  lemongrass on the finish.  Serving Suggestions  Only 95 calories per serving, the perfect pairing with fresh summer salads.  Season & Viticulture  Summer was dry and mild with Marlborough’s signature high sunshine  hours and cool nights delivering fruit in the best possible condition. The  early 2021 autumn season provided Marlborough with very stable weather  conditions therefore fruit was able to reach optimum physiological and  flavour ripeness. The fruit was impeccably clean and the lower yields  meant that the grapes packed a punch in flavour and concentration.  Winemaking  In 2021, the grapes for this Lighter Sauvignon Blanc were harvested in  mid-March from carefully selected Waihoipai Valley vineyard site. These  grapes express ripe flavours with fresh acidity when the grape sugar levels  are lower than usual, creating a full-flavoured wine with lower alcohol. The  fruit is gently handled in the winery to ensure bright aromatics, fresh ripe  fruit flavours and bottled whilst young and fresh.  Technical Details  VARIETIES: Sauvignon Blanc  ALCOHOL: 9.5%  PH: 3.38  TOTAL ACIDITY: 8.7gL  RESIDUAL SUGAR: 11.5gL