About this product
Our 2021 Nobilo Icon Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc showcases the top selections of the vintage. Aromas of florals and citrus open to an appealing, beautifully layered palate with notes of passionfruit, guava, Meyer lemon curd and ripe mandarin. Subtle hints of fresh-snipped basil, gooseberry and orange blossom add wonderful contrast and complexity. Smooth and supple, this appealing wine offers a long, crisp, palate-refreshing finish. An ideal food partner, enjoy this alongside spring pea pesto bruschetta, arugula and melon salad topped with prosciutto, roasted lemon-rosemary chicken or herb-crusted pork tenderloin.
Viticulture Notes
Fruit is selected from cool maritime vineyards throughout the Marlborough growing region, creating a vibrant, well-balanced wine with crisp tropical and citrus fruit notes. Vintage 2021 began with cool, occasionally wet conditions that persisted through spring. By summer, warm, sunny days and crisp, cool nights emerged, allowing grapes to develop layered flavors while maintaining region’s signature crisp structure. An early harvest brought bright, mature fruit into the cellar.
Winemaking Notes
The grapes were harvested at night in cool temperatures to preserve their vibrant fruit characteristics, then destemmed and pressed immediately with minimal skin contact into stainless steel tanks. A long, slow fermentation was carried out over three weeks at cool temperatures using various yeast strains to lend complexity, enhance fruit expression and maintain the classic Marlborough character. Each block was kept separate throughout the winemaking process, allowing different parcels to blend into Nobilo’s signature style.
UPC: 008143431540
SKU #: 000000000210055925
