'The Sum of Us' 2023
Marlborough
$30.00 / Bottle
Quintessentially Bladen, as they have always produced and proudly stood by their small batch Aromatics.
This co-fermentation of single vineyard Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer, and Riesling was born as a tribute to the wines that started the Macdonald family journey.
Drink now but patience will be rewarded, 2027+ | 13.0% alc
standard case 12-pack
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Why we love this wine
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Grapes & Terroir
The grapes that sparked the Macdonald family's passion for wine were all Alsatian aromatics. This 300-case-only co-fermentation of their single vineyard Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer, and Riesling was born as a tribute to the wines that started their journey. ‘The Sum Of Us’ by Bladen Marlborough Hand-crafted Wines, the first release with vintage 2022. -
Winemaking
The fruit was handpicked and whole-cluster-pressed in cool morning conditions. After 12 hours of settling, the juice was racked, warmed and then a selected yeast strain was added to start fermentation. After fermentation was complete, the wine was aged on yeast lees for 2-3 months to build texture and complexity. -
Tasting
Layers of peach, apple and rockmelon, velvety and persistent through a lengthy finish. An exciting and moreish glass of wine. Floral blossom and stone fruits with hints of lychee. -
Makers Match
A food-friendly style, an ideal companion to pork and chicken dishes, BBQ or enjoy with hard cheeses. -
Awards
Marlborough Wine Show
New Zealand International Wine Show
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minimal-intervention
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