Earthsong Single Vineyard Dillons Point Sauvignon Blanc 2024 vs Villa Noria Les Colombiers Chardonnay 2023
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £16.99 | £16.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Style | White | White |
| Grape | Sauvignon Blanc | Chardonnay |
| Region | Marlborough | Languedoc |
| Country | New Zealand | France |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Earthsong Single Vineyard Dillons Point Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Earthsong Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc is a vibrant, mineral-driven white from a single regeneratively farmed vineyard at Dillon's Point in the lower Wairau Valley, Marlborough. Bursting with tropical fruit and passion fruit, with a subtle briny edge and crisp, lingering finish, this is New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc at its most expressive and most conscientiously made. Why You'll Love It Earthsong's philosophy is rooted in harmony with the land. The Dillon's Point vineyard is untilled, supported by extensive cover crops, and grazed by sheep over winter to naturally enrich the soil a genuinely regenerative approach that shows in the purity and intensity of the fruit. No oak, minimal intervention, and proximity to the ocean all contribute to a wine of real freshness and character. If you love Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, this is a single-vineyard step up worth taking. Vineyard & Production Sourced from a single Dillon's Point vineyard where vines are untilled and cover crops are extensive. Sheep graze the vineyard over winter, naturally enriching the soil, while shoot thinning during the growing season ensures optimal sun exposure and ripeness. Ocean proximity provides cooling night-time temperatures, preserving acidity and enhancing minerality. Fruit is harvested mechanically and gently cooled before fermentation in stainless steel, with maturation on fine lees in tank until bottling. Unoaked. Tasting Notes Lively tropical fruit aromas passion fruit, blackcurrant, and grapefruit on the nose. The palate is rich yet vibrant, with bright citrus notes, zesty acidity, and a delicate briny tang. The finish is crisp, clean, and mineral-driven. Perfect Pairings A natural match for seafood in all its forms. Excellent with sushi, sashimi, seafood dim sum, grilled fish, oysters, and prawn dishes. Also a great aperitif on its own. The Blend Sauvignon Blanc 100%
Villa Noria Les Colombiers Chardonnay 2023
Villa Noria Les Colombiers Chardonnay is a rich, expressive and beautifully textured white from the Pays d'Oc in southern France, crafted from a single vineyard at the foot of a volcanic hillside. Half aged in French oak and made with real winemaking ambition, this is a Chardonnay that punches well above its price point. Why You'll Love It Les Colombiers is a single vineyard site where mineral-rich volcanic soils and a Mediterranean climate combine to produce Chardonnay of exceptional depth and aromatic complexity. Warm days and cool nights allow for slow, even ripening, resulting in fruit with excellent balance and a genuine sense of place. Sustainable viticulture practices in the vineyard and thoughtful winemaking in the cellar, including thermovinification for vibrant fruit character and 50% French oak ageing for texture and spice, make this a wine of real distinction at a very accessible price. Vineyard & Production Sourced from the Les Colombiers single vineyard in Pays d'Oc, grown on mineral-rich volcanic soils under a Mediterranean climate. A portion of the wine undergoes thermovinification to extract vibrant fruit character, while another part sees short maceration to build texture. Around half of the wine is aged in French oak, adding subtle layers of toast and spice without overpowering the varietal expression. Tasting Notes Pale gold with green highlights. Inviting aromas of apricot, white peach and quince jelly, complemented by hints of fresh salted butter, vanilla and toasted brioche. Full-bodied and structured on the palate, with flavours of stone fruit, citrus zest and a touch of coffee and spice. Well-integrated acidity provides lift and balance, while the finish is long and savoury, developing beautifully in the glass. Perfect Pairings Excellent with grilled sea bass in lemon butter, roasted chicken with herbes de Provence, goat's cheese salad and coconut curry prawns. Also a strong companion to creamy pasta dishes and soft cheeses. Best served at 1
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