5 STARS (93+/100):
Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, 2025.
Landsworth 'Barrel Fermented Reserve' Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024
‘A barrel‑fermented Sauvignon Blanc that opens with lifted aromas of lemon curd, white nectarine and grapefruit zest, layered with subtle toasted almond and smoky oak from time in barrel. The palate is creamy and finely textured, showing ripe stone fruit, preserved citrus and a gentle saline edge that speaks to...
- ‘A barrel‑fermented Sauvignon Blanc that opens with lifted aromas of lemon curd, white nectarine and grapefruit zest, layered with subtle toasted almond and smoky oak from time in barrel.
- The palate is creamy and finely textured, showing ripe stone fruit, preserved citrus and a gentle saline edge that speaks to Marlborough’s coastal influence.
- Partial malolactic fermentation adds a soft, rounded mid‑palate, while bright natural acidity keeps the wine focused, long and mineral‑driven.
- A harmonious style that marries purity with complexity’.
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Screwcap. 13.0% alcohol content.
