Catalina Sounds Single Vineyard Sound of White Barrel Fermented Sauvignon Blanc 2022

WINEMAKER COMMENTS

The 21/22 season is one for the books. Winter rains replenished parched soils and broke a three-year drought. A warm and wet winter continued into spring, bringing lush growth to the vines, and a perfect flowering. January was warm and dry, and dropping excess fruit was necessary to ensure quality fruit. Our Sound of White vineyard in the Waihopai Valley is elevated above sea level, cooler and drier, and the fruit harvested later than other parts of the region. This is uniquely Catalina Sounds. A tightly bound and restrained wine, it needs air to open. Mellow notes of quince, black current leaf and ripe cantaloupe slowly reveal themselves. The palate has such elegance and length, it carries pristine precision. Balanced mid-palate fruit is guided by fine minerality, it gives the impression of being totally seamless. Matt Ward