Deep Down Blanc 2025 charles-melton reflecting the quality of the

reflecting the quality of the grapes of this vintage where balance and "finesse" are its best descriptors

Overall a warmer than average year with even bud-burst

Hints of quince

a Calvados produced from apples and pears

establishing an extremely steep vineyard (50% gradient in places) with such sandy soils (quick to dry out and erode) was always going to be a huge challenge

Deep Down Blanc 2025 charles-melton reflecting the quality of theWe love both the premise of this wine, and the taste of it. Rather than champion a particular variety, the fellas at Deep Down are championing the beautiful region they make wine in Marlborough. The result is a harmonious dry white with pretty florals, green apple and stonefruit aromatics, a supple palate and fresh, balanced acidity. It happens to be made from Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, but no variety shouts out excessively. Weve