La Tour Carnet 2014 4th Grand Cru Classé

Type: Red Wine

Vintage: 2014

Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc.

Origin: Marlborough, New Zealand.

Winery: Black Cottage.

Vineyard: The grapes are sourced from the Wairau and Awatere Valleys’. They were gently pressed and fermented at cool temperatures in stainless steel to maximize fruit purity and varietal character.

Tasting notes: Full of fresh gooseberry, rockmelon, kiwifruit, crushed herbs, and a touch of sweat. The zesty palate is packed full of crunchy green apple, peach, and Jasmine flowers with a delicious line of salinity, grainy texture, and a refreshingly dry finish.

Pairing: Asian-style seafood dishes like oysters, scallops, crab, clams, lobster, prawns or any shellfish with zingy flavors or citrus or garlic marinade or dressing. Other good matches (though I prefer a less assertive style of sauvignon with them) include smoked salmon, fish and chips, and oily fish such as mackerel.

Alcohol content: 13%.