Man O War Gravestone Sauvignon Blanc Semillion 2019

The winery writes "2019 Gravestone has a subtleness to it, slowly revealing a discreet nose of lemon blossom, white peach, elderflower and oyster shell, a medium bodied wine of texture with tingling acidity with mere hints of the barrel fermentation. This is a blended white wine that oozes sophistication with a touch of lime, fresh pear, honeysuckle and a hint of orange marmalade leading towards a persistent succulent finish. Dripping with class this is a landmark cerebral wine made with immense pride."

Cameron Douglas MS writes "The combination aromas of SB and Sem are incredibly enticing teasing the senses with exotic fruits and and waxy citrus, wild white flowers and pith, dried and fresh herbs and a tease of spice. A satin cream texture touches the palate for a moment before the acidty of youth power through the palate. Flavours of citrus with orange and lemon then apple and some tropical fruit moments, a fine mineral layer and lengthy youthful finish. Great drinking from toasy and through 2029+."

David Walker Bell writes "A ‘Bordeaux Blanc’ style white wine – a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon from Waiheke Island. Pale lemon/straw colour in the glass, with intriguing aromas of green apple, cut grass, smokiness, passionfruit, lemon peel, grapefruit and crushed oyster shell – familiar but with a twist. Dry, with a juicy acidity and freshness, giving excellent drive and a line straight through the palate. More herbal and bright ‘green’ notes – nettle, sliced fennel, cucumber, underlined with tropical fruits. A distinctive wet stone, almost briny, minerality. Personality plus."