Matua, the Maori word for head of the family, claiming to be the first to plant Sauvignon Blanc in Malborough, New Zealand. Sauvignon Blanc has a grassy herbal character which makes it stand out from other white wines. Matua is particularly fruity with a very slight hint of green flavours.
Not your typical blockbuster Sauvignon Blanc where you are hit with big bold flavours, Matua is more sophisticated than that, the flavours are there, a little time to learn to love it is required. Top of the Sauvignon Blancs in my book. The only problem you will have is that once you start it will be difficult to stop.
APPEARANCE
Clarity: clear. Intensity: pale. Colour: lemon
NOSE
Condition: clean. Intensity: medium
Aroma characteristics: ripe melon, a hint of elderflower and freshly cut grass
PALATE
Sweetness: dry. Acidity: high acidity, very refreshing
Body: full bodied
Flavours: intensely fruity, grapefruit, with a hint of asparagus
Finish: long finish, the flavour lingers in your mouth and in your mind well after you have finished
Not your typical blockbuster Sauvignon Blanc where you are hit with big bold flavours, Matua is more sophisticated than that, the flavours are there, a little time to learn to love it is required. Top of the Sauvignon Blancs in my book. The only problem you will have is that once you start it will be difficult to stop.
APPEARANCE
Clarity: clear. Intensity: pale. Colour: lemon
NOSE
Condition: clean. Intensity: medium
Aroma characteristics: ripe melon, a hint of elderflower and freshly cut grass
PALATE
Sweetness: dry. Acidity: high acidity, very refreshing
Body: full bodied
Flavours: intensely fruity, grapefruit, with a hint of asparagus
Finish: long finish, the flavour lingers in your mouth and in your mind well after you have finished
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