About this video
We had the pleasure of speaking live with Matt Sutherland, second generation winemaker at Dog Point Vineyard, to see how he and his team are doing amidst the pandemic and to learn more about the 2020 harvest. If for nothing else, it is worth watching this interview to see the live cameo from Matt’s adorable son, Harry!
VINTUS’ Patrick Will spoke with Matt about the winery’s philosophy for producing hand-crafted, low intervention wines of astounding quality and complexity – not just in the context of New Zealand wines, but globally. They also took a deep dive into Sauvignon Blanc and the key differences between the Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and the barrel aged Section 94 Sauvignon Blanc. Of course, a large part of the conversation centered on the challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in the height of harvest season.
Watch the edited 12ish minute video to learn more.
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Dog Point Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2019
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Dog Point's Sauvignon Blanc has become the icon in its category, a stainless steel Sauvignon Blanc that pulsates with energy, expressiveness and complexity that push the boundaries of what you may expect from Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.
Dog Point Vineyard
Dog Point Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2018
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Section 94 is widely regarded as the most distinctive and greatest Sauvignon Blanc being made in New Zealand today. James Healy and Ivan Sutherland were among the first to begin fermenting their Sauvignon in barrel with wild yeasts, a technique that along with the old vines they use, leads to a full-bodied wine that is less fruit-forward, more exotic, and has immense textural complexity.
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