TERRA SANCTA FIELD BLEND 2024

Winery notes (2024 Vintage)
"Deliciously different, we introduce our first dry white aromatic blend since 2013. This new blend features primarily 1995 planted Miro's Block Riesling and 1991 planted Gewurztraminer – likely the oldest Gewurztraminer vines in Central Otago, considering only 16 hectares across all varietals existed when these own-rooted vines were planted. These varietals complement each other beautifully, enhanced by a “splash” of Estate grown Pinot Gris.

A captivating and exotic white aromatic blend, it opens with white florals, turkish delight, and an intriguing note of carob, with star anise in the background. The palate is layered with ginger, honeycomb, and tropical jackfruit, carried by dancing acidity. Complex and highly engaging, it finishes long and uplifting, leaving a lasting impression.

Jackson’s Block is home to some of the first vines planted in Banncockburn including ten rows of 1991 planted, own rooted Gewurztraminer. Miro’s Block Riesling was planted in 1995. These mature, own rooted vines produce fruit possessing old vine concentration and finesse. Pinot Gris from the Estate adds to the delicious fruit and complexity of the completed blend.

Gewurztraminer from Jackson’s Block was hand harvested and destemmed before gentle pressing and settling overnight. A portion was racked to a small stainless steel tank for cool fermentation with the balance fermented at warmer temperatures in a 500 litre French barrel. The Miro’s Riesling was hand harvested 2 weeks later and fermented in a small steel tank. The Gewurztraminer and the Miro’s Riesling were blended along with Estate Pinot Gris in July and left to harmonise before bottling on 30 October 2024 at Terra Sancta."