Amazing intensity on the nose displaying lime zest, currant and passion fruit characters with gentle capsicum notes. The palate is powerful and juicy showing superb weight and vibrancy, leading to a most delicious finish. They have captured the essence of the Awatere Valley in this stunning Sauvignon. At its best: now to 2014. Sam Kim, Wine Orbit The nose has a combination of gooseberry and fresh garden herbs, pungent nettle and passionfruit aroma, underpinned with steely minerality. The palate is clean and linear, with long, chalky acidity. Classic gooseberry and passionfruit flavours combine with mineral characteristics to form a complete and well balanced palate; layered and expressive. The Squealing Pig Vineyard is located in the Awatere Valley, in the Marlborough region of New Zealand. Known for its mineral and textural styles, Awatere Valley produces quite a distinct, savoury style. While remaining a very attractive style to enjoy on its own, Squealing Pig's subtle complexities makes it a more serious partner with food