Neumeister Moarfeitl Sauvignon Blanc 2016

Ideally drink until 2026

The Neumeister vineyards offer some of the best locations in and around Straden. Each grape variety grown there is treated according to the individual needs of that variety and benefit from the unique microclimates in the area. The focus is very much on natural management of the vines including very limited use of herbicides, pest control via natural measures, and rigorous canopy management. The vineyards have recently been certified as fully organic.

In order to achieve maximum quality control, several selections of grapes are made to ensure optimum ripeness, and, at the same time, cleaning passes are made to guard against any rot during ripening.

Maceration is in steel vats and then fermented in small oak barrels, the wine is then matured on the lees in large oak barrels which results in rich, creamy wines with layered aromas that gain complexity on the palate and remain persistent on the finish. At least 18 months maturation on the lees results in a much richer wine.

Pale lemon in colour, the nose is intense and not typical Sauvignon Blanc. A herbaceous note overlaid with yellow fruit, nuts and yeast and a little floral aroma.

The palate reveals juicy, ripe fruit with hints of nut, vanilla and a biscuit note. The alcohol and acidity are high but balanced to give a full bodied feel – this wine is complex and layered.
The finish is long and persistent and leaves you wanting more.

Would match perfectly with fish, chicken and pasta, or would be a very good aperitif.