Beim Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc aus Marlborough zeichtet sich Kevin Judd aus Winemaker verantwortlich. Auch der Graywacke Sauvignon Blanc 2018 ist wieder hervorragend gelungen.
Verkostungsnotiz von Joe Czerwinski vom 29. FMärz 2019:
The 2018 Sauvignon Blanc shows restrained aromas of fig and melon on the nose. followed by ripe notes of nectarine on the palate. It's medium to full-bodied and richly textured. with a long. silky finish. It may age a bit better than some other classic Marlborough Sauvignons. but don't hold it beyond about 2021. Despite challenging vintage conditions in 2017 and 2018. the current lineup at Greywacke is undeniably successful. "Eighteen ended up being the better of the two." said owner-winemaker Kevin Judd during my January visit. "But they were both hard work." Judd said 2018 combined the warmest vintage on record with record precipitation in February. He seems equally comfortable with Riesling and Pinot Gris as he is with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. using wood for portions of their élevage. just as in the Burgundy varieties. For Riesling. Judd said. "The oak is just to get some evolution—it lets the sulfides [most of the wines here are fermented with indigenous yeasts] become less stinky." Don't overlook the terrific series of botrytis wines!