{"product_id":"loveblock-marlborough-sauvignon-blanc","title":"Loveblock Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoveblock Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e is a distinctive, organically grown expression of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, bringing generous tropical fruit together with a rounded texture and crisp mineral drive. Pineapple, guava, ripe peach and sweet herbs lead into a fresh, dry finish, while wild fermentation in concrete egg, amphorae and seasoned French oak adds depth and personality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes come from Loveblock's certified organic Woolshed Vineyard in the Lower Dashwood area of Marlborough's Awatere Valley. The wine is pale straw with green and gold tints, offering a complex bouquet of pineapple, guava and sweet meadow grass. The palate is rounded and textured, with tropical fruit, ripe peach and a sweet basil edge, complemented by chalky minerality. Selected parcels were wild fermented in concrete egg, amphorae and neutral French oak to build texture and complexity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the experts say:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Tasting Panel, 93\/100 (2023 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Glistening with bright acidity accented by pink grapefruit and just-sliced pineapple. Candied green apple punctuates the midpalate with appealing salinity and crispness.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast, 92\/100 (2023 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A rounder, richer Savvy B than most in the Marlborough stable, with honeyed grapefruit, peach pit and fresh herbs, and a creamy mouthfeel.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJeb Dunnuck, 91\/100 (2023 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Vivid, crisp and refreshing, showing lemons, white melon and sweet spices. Medium-bodied, lively and succulent, with bright acidity and a precise finish.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hancocks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53182010098031,"sku":"100085","price":137.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/2252\/6319\/files\/LoveblockMarlboroughSauvignonBlanc.jpg?v=1785108087","url":"https:\/\/stolencellar.co.nz\/products\/loveblock-marlborough-sauvignon-blanc","provider":"Stolen Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}