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Sauvignon Gris

Sauvignon Gris is the pink-coloured cousin of the famous Sauvignon Blanc variety. Whilst native to France, Sauvignon Gris has now found a good home in Chile, where its used in producing really interesting white wines with flavours of mango, melon and citrus, whilst still retaining the unmistakably herby quality synonymous with the Sauvignon family.

General Characteristics

Colour: White

Dryness: Dry

Tannin: Low

Body: Medium

Acidity: High

ABV: Medium: 11.5-13.5%

Flavours: Honeydew Melon Melon Watermelon Grapefruit Lemon Lime Bell Pepper Celery Gooseberry Blossom Elderflower White Flower Grass Hay Bread Brioche Toast Saline Wet Chalk Wet Stone Jackfruit Mango Pineapple

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