Moss Wood Ribbon Vale Elsa Sauvignon Blanc

Clear and bright condition, pale straw colour.

The nose is bright, lifted and displays characters of jasmine, ginger, loquats, lemon rind, lemon/lime curd and citrus cheesecake, hint of biscuit, honey and nougat in the background. Toasty and vanillan oak in the background.

The palate has good weight and fruit depth with lingering flavours of white peach, nashi pear, honeydew melon and grapefruit. Generous mouthfeel and balanced acidity underpin rich characters of crème brulee and bread and butter pudding. There is some tannin on the finish giving the backbone required for good cellaring.

The Elsa has the fruit depth and composition to age well and we recommend at least 10 years to ensure the development of a classic Sauvignon Blanc bottle bouquet of buttered toast and lanolin.  In the meantime, the wine can be enjoyed for its attractive youthful freshness.