TASTING NOTES FOR Ara Resolute Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough New Zealand 2019

🍷 Appearance
Bright pale straw with green highlights. Vibrant and luminous, reflecting its cool-climate origin.

👃 Aromas
Complex and layered, showing ruby grapefruit, lemon thyme and elderflower.
Hints of peach, lychee and subtle herbal notes add depth, with a gentle mineral edge.

👅 Palate
Medium-bodied and richly textured for Sauvignon Blanc, delivering citrus, passionfruit and stone fruit flavours.
A subtle nutty and creamy nuance from partial oak fermentation adds weight and sophistication while maintaining freshness.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Textural and refined with bright, integrated acidity.
The finish is long, mineral and slightly savoury, with lingering citrus, herb and a touch of spice.

🍇 Overall Style
A premium, single-vineyard Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc—textural, complex and elegantly structured.
Partially oak-influenced, this is a more serious, layered style that showcases depth beyond the typical fresh, zesty expression.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with seafood, grilled fish, creamy pasta or roasted vegetables.
Also excellent with dishes featuring herbs, citrus or light spice.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A sophisticated Sauvignon Blanc that takes the Marlborough style to the next level.
Perfect for premium mixed dozens—adds texture, complexity and a real point of difference.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷