Kevin's comments:  There is a real argument in our house as to which is the best Sauvignon Blanc the Block 4 or the Block 7, I recommend you try both and have the same dilemma!

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PIONEER BLOCK 4 SAUVIGNON BLANC

Grapes:             100% Sauvignon Blanc

Winemaking: The grapes were transported with haste to the winery and pressed off immediately to minimise skin contact and juice deterioration.  After settling, the juice was fermented using selected cultured yeasts in 100% stainless steel tanks at cool temperatures in order to retain fruit flavour and freshness.  This batch was selected specifically as a Pioneer Block because of its unique grape growing area and the distinct flavours that this area brings to the wine.  After ferment the wine was stabilised and carefully prepared for bottling.  Alcohol 13%

Colour: Pale straw with green hues

Aroma: Powerful aromas of passionfruit and grapefruit combined with an underlying mineral note. 

Palate: A crisp, elegant and refreshing palate with strong flavours of passionfruit, greengage, mineral intensity and the cleansing acidity of grapefruit.  The palate is intensely concentrated with a mouth-filling and well-balanced palate weight, leading to a lingering finish.

Serve with: An ideal match with fresh Marlborough salmon or scallops with summer salads.