2012 Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc

Grapes for the 2012 blend were selected from the vineyards in the Awatere Valley, the Upper Wairau Valley, and Rapaura subregions of Marlborough. The Awatere vineyards provide flinty minerality and herbal notes, while the Upper Wairau vineyards produce a rich mouthfilling palate weight, and the Rapaura fruit provide lifted, thiol-driven, top notes of passion fruit, citrus zest, and tropical aromas. 2012 was a classic cool climate vintage. The cool weather allowed for extra hang time so generous fruit flavors and minerality, that are a signature hallmark for the Icon Sauvignon Blanc, were in abundance. This particular example is refreshing and spectacular with layered peach and grapefruit notes.

This Sauvignon blanc pairs perfectly with New Zealand Chef Matt Lambert’s Chatham Cod, or Marc Hinton’s Crab Cakes. Enjoy!

Nobilo Recipe Chatham Cod & Pickled Mussels

Rating: Excellent (90) | $21 | 13.0% ABV

Nobilo Icon Marlborough New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc