New Brancott Estate wine to compete with Bordeaux and Burgundy
The new realease, named Brancott Estate Chosen Rows Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2010, is the culmination of nearly a decade’s work called the ‘Icon Project’ - a search for a a truly unique Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc to sit alongside famous Sauvignon Blanc wines from Bordeaux, Burgundy and Loire.
Patrick Materman, Brancott Estate’s chief winemaker, said: “The research work we are undertaking internally is world-leading – our understanding of complex and age-worthy natural aroma compounds of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, together with our learnings of the soil types on Brancott Vineyard, has given us a unique opportunity to create this prestigious wine – the pinnacle of our winemaking.”
Brancott Estate will release 3,500 individually numbered limited edition bottles.
