Altima Sauvignon Blanc

"A wine of contrasts. So intense yet with a subtle delicacy. Green, but not green. Fresh green herbs, lime zest, lemongrass, and verbena with a fragrant lift of elderflower and blackcurrant leaves, but nothing even hinting at tartness or unripeness, which can often mislead you on the herbal spectrum. Perfectly ripe fruit, a hint of granadilla, having benefitted from a long, slow build-up of strong aromatic intensity by being secluded at 700 m on the cool south-facing slopes of this steep walled-in mountainous spot, surrounded by the most crunchy and flavoursome apples you’re likely to come across. That´s a sign, right there. Apples and acidity. A long slow growing season with warm sunny days and cold nights, it just can´t get much better than that. So, how can they tap in even further on the extreme potential of the vineyard? When the wine shows the true character of its place in such a lovely way? What other winemakers only dream about comes naturally here. A generous amount of crystalline, zingy acidity. Forcing them to wait to pick the fruit and naturally tame the acidity as all the flavours are already there. As a fair exchange for the wait, the vine trades some of the most razor-sharp acidity for some additional sugar ripeness which naturally results in slightly more density and palate weight. And a half percent higher alcohol without being noticed in the mix. Adding to the intriguing contrasts of a distinctly charismatic yet delicate fruit expression with generosity and great persistence. Refreshingly cool and tight, it lingers on and remains on your mind. " - Madeleine Stenwreth MW