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“Full of personality. Weighty and concentrated, with sweet-fruit flavours of grapefruit melon and lime, a slightly minerally streak and a tight bone-dry, lasting finish.”
Winestate magazine, Australia

«««««Classy and immaculate wine.”
Winestate magazine, Australia

San Francisco International Wine Competition 2009 Composite Sauvignon Blanc"This has real texture that builds on the palate making it a complex, savoury wine with layered depth on the finish." 90/100
Tom Cannavan, wine-pages.com, November 2009, UK
"Floral and perfumed.  Basil, citrus, lemons.  Chalky and tactile on the mid palate."
Richard Hemming, jancisrobinson.com, 16 Nov 2009, UK
"Match this wine to the right food and it really comes into its own.  In this instance it was freshly picked Marlborough asparagus with a prosciutto wrap, served warm with a lime infused aioli dip.  Simply perfect."
Sue Courtney, www.wineoftheweek.com, Oct 2009, NZ
"From a company that is committed to producing food-friendly, structured sauvignon, this is their best yet"
Paul Tudor, Metro magazine, October 2009, NZ
"Reminiscent of the finest French examples"
Paul Tudor, Metro magazine, October 2009, NZ
"Herbal and punchy at first, yet with a minerality and flintness reminiscent of the finest French examples"
Paul Tudor, Metro magazine, October 2009, NZ
“Lovely fruit definition, aromatic, intense citrus, grapefruit and gooseberry flavours, vibrant acidity and a crisp finish.”
Kerry Skinner, Illawarra Mercury, 25 July 2009, Australia
“A standout Kiwi savvy.”
Kerry Skinner, Illawarra Mercury, 25 July 2009, Australia
“Delicious Marlborough sauvignon, with intense lime and gooseberry aromas.”
Huon Hooke, Sydney Morning Herald, 14 July 2009, Australia
“Very good depth of flavour, smooth and intense with richness and generosity while maintaining balance and delicacy.”
Huon Hooke, Sydney Morning Herald, 14 July 2009, Australia
TASTING NOTES

The ARA COMPOSITE SAUVIGNON BLANC 2008 is vibrant and intense, showing ripe, clean stone and grapefruit characters. It is very concentrated with a generous textured mouthfeel and a long clean finish.

Tasting Note

Ara Composite Sauvignon Blanc 2008.pdf
 

FOOD MATCHING

The ARA COMPOSITE SAUVIGNON BLANC 2008 is the perfect match for seafood but can be successfully partnered with a wide variety of foods. Great with sashimi and lightly spiced Asian fish and chicken dishes.

RECIPES

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San Francisco International Wine Competition Gold Medal
CELLARING

Ripe and fresh immediately but will develop even more softness and aromatic complexity with 1-3 years cellaring.
REVIEWS

91 Points
James Halliday, Weekend Australian October 2009