Mount Fishtail's Secret Weapon: Sur Lies Aging in Marlborough

Send us Fan MailMount Fishtail Surly Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024 offers a unique twist on New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc by using Bordeaux clones and French sur lie aging techniques. Available at Costco for $12.69, this family-owned winery produces a wine that's distinctly different from 99% of New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs on the market.• Sur lie winemaking leaves dead yeast and grape residue in contact with the wine, adding flavor and structure• Mount Fishtail uses rare Sauvignon Blanc clones from Bordeaux rather than typical New Zealand varieties• The wine features tropical fruit, pineapple, and peach flavors instead of traditional grassiness• At 13.5% alcohol, it has enough body to pair with seafood, fancy salads, and especially pineapple shrimp• The vineyard's low yield (half the typical amount) concentrates flavors as vines focus energy on fewer grapes• Widely available for $12-15, representing excellent value for a unique, high-quality Sauvignon BlancKeep it cheap and look for the upcoming Sonoma Cab from Costco review!Check us out at www.cheapwinefinder.comor email us at [email protected]