Sauvignon Blanc 'Marlborough', Mahi Bottle:1 fine-grained and concentrated if not

fine-grained and concentrated if not quite as open-knit as the nose suggests

With water

the softness of the wine is met with densely perfumed complex dark aromas of black fig

Antica Black has the same traditional but more pronounced and fragrant anise aroma with an added licorice perfume leading to luxuriously rich

Sauvignon Blanc 'Marlborough', Mahi Bottle:1 fine-grained and concentrated if not100% Sauvignon Blanc Hand harvested Whole cluster pressed to minimize time on the skins A portion of this juice, 11% this year, was barrel fermented in older French oak to give greater weight Balance of the wine was fermented cool to retain the fruit characters from the vineyards The native ferment portion, 39%, also adds levels of flavor and texture, giving a savory note that balances some sweeter fruit Left on lees for 9 months, giving greater depth