VINTAGE 2009

The 2009 summer was cooler than normal, however perfect

ripening conditions, warm and dry during the day coupled

with cooler nights, in the critical lead up period to harvest

matured the fruit beautifully. This settled weather offered us

the opportunity to harvest at optimum times and to preserve

all that renowned Marlborough flavour and freshness.

VINEYARD

Fruit for the 2009 Vavasour Sauvignon Blanc was harvested

from our ultra premium vineyards in the Awatere Valley.  

Harvesting in the cool of night to preserve flavour

and freshness,the fruit showed all the vibrant flavours

that epitomise top quality Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Careful canopy and yieldmanagement, including leaf plucking and shoot thinning,had further enhanced the 2009 fruit quality.

BOUQUET

The aroma shows intense Awatere Valley characters of

gooseberry with ripe tropical notes. 

PALATE

Wonderfully fresh and vibrant, the flavours on the palate

show the same ripe tropical and gooseberry aromas.It has a crisp mouth feel and is well balanced with anelegant, long finish.

CELLARING

Ready to drink now and over the next 2-3 years.

AWARDS

Trophy– Sydney International Wine Competition 2010

Gold Medal - Air New Zealand Wine Awards 2009

4.5 Stars – Cuisine Magazine Sauvignon Tasting January 2010