For a longtime now we have dismissed Hawke's Bay and what it can offer us with Sauvignon Blanc. Typically Hawke's Bay has been renewed for Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon but latterly Syrah. There was a mad rush to plant Syrah, as there will the next trendy grape varietal, but Sauvignon Blanc has been a harder road to hoe.
I feel that the time has come of age for Sauvignon Blanc from Hawke's Bay. The wines that I have tasted have had an added complexity and almost shellfish character that is intriguing. Most I have tried have also had some barrel aging, not to impart oak characters, but to round the wine adding additional characters.
As I sit here and write this I am enjoying the 2009 Moana Park 'Cover Point' Sauvignon Blanc from the aforementioned region.
slightly golden colour with oyster, lemon, lime, and toffee apple on the nose. The palate has broad appeal with candied oysters with a rich creamy lemon sauce served over them. This wine is not for the Marlborough Savvy traditionalists but those seeking another experience and are willing to try wine outside of Marlborough.
I feel that the time has come of age for Sauvignon Blanc from Hawke's Bay. The wines that I have tasted have had an added complexity and almost shellfish character that is intriguing. Most I have tried have also had some barrel aging, not to impart oak characters, but to round the wine adding additional characters.
As I sit here and write this I am enjoying the 2009 Moana Park 'Cover Point' Sauvignon Blanc from the aforementioned region.
slightly golden colour with oyster, lemon, lime, and toffee apple on the nose. The palate has broad appeal with candied oysters with a rich creamy lemon sauce served over them. This wine is not for the Marlborough Savvy traditionalists but those seeking another experience and are willing to try wine outside of Marlborough.
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