The 2015 Brightwater Vineyards Barrique Sauvignon Blanc is a full-bodied, barrel-fermented wine with deep aromas of citrus and rockmelon. The palate is wonderfully rich and complex, displaying concentrated tropical fruit flavors with subtle barrel overtones. An elegant, sophisticated Sauvignon with a citrus minerality that lingers on and on.

This wine is made from a special parcel of grapes grown on the Hope Plains in New Zealand's Nelson region. The grapes were carefully trimmed, leaf plucked, and then bunch thinned to maximize ripeness and richness. They were cropped very lightly and the grapes were harvested at optimum ripeness and flavor.

In the winery, the juice was gravity fed to barrels and underwent a warm, native fermentation through to dryness. The wine was lees stirred and allowed to undergo a partial, softening malic to lactic acid conversion. It was then matured for six months on yeast lees in quality French oak. The barrels were then blended together to create this concentrated yet elegant premium Barrique Sauvignon Blanc.

The wine has a golden yellow color with green hues. The nose is expressive with aromas of citrus, rockmelon, passionfruit, and tropical fruits. The palate is rich and complex, with flavors of citrus, tropical fruits, and subtle oak. The finish is long and lingering with a citrus minerality.

This wine is best enjoyed with grilled fish, seafood pasta, or chicken dishes. It can also be enjoyed on its own as an aperitif or dessert wine.

The 2015 Brightwater Vineyards Barrique Sauvignon Blanc has received high praise from critics, scoring 93 points from Bob Campbell MW, 90 points from Wine Spectator magazine, and 4.5 stars from Winestate Magazine. It is a limited-production wine that is sure to please fans of Sauvignon Blanc.