In the province of Marlborough, high sunshine hours are moderated by a mild sea while steep mountains keep moist and chilly winds at bay. A long cool growing season leads to gorgeous flavours.
My goal is to make the Province wines in a classic Marlborough vein, emphasising the varietal intensity created by leafy vineyards, ripe fruit and cool-climate growing. – Simon Waghorn, Winemaker
Colour/Appearance Pale lemon
Aroma/Bouquet sh lime and lemon, some beeswax and floral notes
Palate Light textured minerally wine with pure lemony citrus and marmalade flavours and a crisp, racy acidity
Cellaring Will reward careful cellaring, through the development of bottle age complexities. However, the wine is already drinking well, and should be at peak by late 2011
Suggested Foods A wine excellent as an aperitif before a meal, but also to partner a wide range of food, from crayfish and scallops through to pork and spicy Asian food