Paddy Borthwick Wairarapa Sauvignon Blanc

Winery	Paddy Borthwick
Region	Wairarapa
Appellation	Wairarapa
Type	White Wine
Varietal	Sauvignon Blanc
Vineyard Size	27 hectares
Soil	Alluvial soils
Vineyard Orientation	North-South
Average Age of Vines	5-15 years old
Farming Practice	Conventional
Maturation	Wine was blended after several months on lees, it received no fining additions, was filtered and bottled.
Vintage	2019

The 2018-2019 growing season has produced a wine with great concentration. A fragrant lift of spiced stone fruit, tropical fruits with a hint of dark herb notes. Packed with flavor, a core of ripe nectarine and lemon-lime acidity, finishing with passionfruit and black currant.

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91pts Decanter– 2018 vintage

Lovely red cherry aromatics, showing purity of fruit, charm and finesse. The palate is juicy and fresh; very nicely made.

91pts James Suckling– 2019 vintage

FOR THE 2019 VINTAGE
There’s a fresh, lemon and lime thread here with a sliced-apple edge to the nose and palate. The texture is crisp and fresh. Drink now. Screw cap.

90pts The Wine Advocate– 2019 vintage

FOR THE 2019 VINTAGE
Gentle hints of snow peas accent nectarine and mandarin-orange scents on the nose of Paddy Borthwick’s 2019 Sauvignon Blanc. It’s nicely ripe and rounded in the mouth, medium-bodied and generous yet with a fine line of acidity running through it and defining the crisp, lime-like finish.