Wild River Wines

Mount Brown vineyards are planted on old river-beds that criss-crossed the Waipara Valley millions of years ago. Wild River Sauvignon Blanc 2011 These gravel soils produce extraordinary wines, some of which are bottled under our Wild River label.

Currently on release are:

    • 2011 Wild River Sauvignon Blanc
    • 2011 Wild River Pinot Noir

2011 Wild River Sauvignon Blanc

The varietally expressive Sauvignon Blanc has gooseberry aromas along with ripe passionfruit and guava with a mineral note of lemon.  The palate shows good weight and fruit concentration with fine acidity and texture followed by a crisp, citrus finish.

This crisp acidic edge and medium weight make it ideally paired with seafood, chicken or pan-fried white fish.  Unlike herbaceous New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs, this wine has gooseberry and tropical flavours so will tolerate some chilli or mild curry spices. 

 

2011 Wild River Pinot Noir 

Plum and ripe berry flavours are complemented by hints of spice. Ageing in French oak and malolactic fermentation have resulted in a complex, well-balanced wine with a generous palate and long finish.

Moderate amounts of tannin mean the wine will suit meats with some fattiness, such as lamb or duck, especially those flavoured with pepper.  Woody herbs such as rosemary, thyme and basil will compliment the earthy flavours of the wine.  An ideal match would be braised lamb shanks with caramelised onions.

3* ‘A good buy.  The 2011 vintage (3*) is full-coloured, mouthfilling and sweet-fruited, with plenty of plummy, slightly spicy flavour.’ Michael Cooper

17+/20 ‘Moderately dark ruby-red colour with youthful purple hues, the aromas of fresh wild raspberries feature on bouquet with good depth and some concentration’ Raymond Chan

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