Little Beauty Black Edition Sauvignon Blanc 2016
Exceptional Craftsmanship from Marlborough
Little Beauty Black Edition Sauvignon Blanc 2016 is a rare treasure. Produced only in exceptional vintages, this wine showcases a masterful blend of innovation and tradition. Sourced from a single vineyard in the Waihopai Valley, Marlborough, this reserve-style Sauvignon Blanc delivers bold character and exquisite balance. With only ten rows of fruit selected, quality takes precedence over quantity.
Complex Winemaking for a Distinctive Experience
This small-parcel wine is crafted using time-honored techniques. The fruit is hand-selected, destemmed, and gently pressed to extract only free-run juice. It undergoes wild yeast fermentation in older French oak barriques from renowned Burgundy cooperages like Cadus and Gillet. The wine matures on light lees for over 12 months, with a partial malolactic fermentation that adds depth and creaminess. The result? A wine that’s layered, textured, and utterly unique.
Aromatic Brilliance with Bold Flavor
Expect an aromatic explosion right from the glass. Ripe tropical notes of mango and passionfruit mingle with hints of blood orange and marmalade. Time on lees adds complexity, bringing forth aromas of hot toffee and baked pastry. On the palate, this wine is creamy and full-bodied, rich in flavor and perfectly balanced. Wild herbs, kumquat, and flinty lees lead to a lingering finish of caramelized citrus and poached stone fruits.
Gastronomic and Cellar-Worthy
Little Beauty Black Edition Sauvignon Blanc 2016 is not just a wine—it’s an experience. It’s built to pair with refined cuisine and suits those seeking bold, gastronomic whites. While ready to enjoy now, it also rewards cellaring, promising graceful development over time. Serve it in a wide-based glass, like Riedel’s ‘WineWings’, to allow full expression.
Wine Details
- Variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
- Vintage: 2016
- Fermentation: Wild yeast, barrel fermented
- Aging: 12+ months in old French oak barriques
- Region: Waihopai Valley, Marlborough
- Soil: Stony silt loam with alluvial gravels
- Winemaker: Eveline Fraser
- Accreditation: Sustainably certified by NZ Winegrowers
Why Choose Little Beauty Black Edition?
This is a Sauvignon Blanc like no other. It’s rich, complex, and structured for those seeking a more evolved style. Little Beauty Black Edition is your go-to wine when only the finest will do. Perfect for food pairings and equally rewarding on its own, it stands as a proud testament to Marlborough’s next generation of fine wine.