GLOSSARY

Bottling of some 2020 sauvignon blancs began in May, just weeks after harvest. Others were bottled just prior to our tasting (August 22), and there were many we didn’t see as they’re yet to be finished. A few wines didn’t show as well as we’d hoped due to going through ‘bottle shock’*; however, they’ll probably look amazing today.

*thiols are extremely potent compounds that contribute heavily to the tropical characters that sauvignon blanc is famous for.

*bottle shock is a term used to describe a temporary condition in a wine where its flavours are muted or disjointed – usually occurring right after bottling. *phenolics are natural compounds present in the skins, seeds and pulp of a grape and they contribute to the mouthfeel or texture of a wine.