23-Jan-2019
Fernhook is a supporting brand for Russell Hooper and Sarah Inkersell of Fairbourne Estate in Marlborough. As with the Fairbourne Estate wines, Fernhook highlights the elevated vineyards of the Fairhall region, and I have found them to be more fruity and up-front, showing what may be considered more ‘classical’ expressions of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc rather than the taut, minerally style of Fairbourne. Most of the production of Fernhook is exported, with the U.S. as the main market. Here, I review the new release 2018, from a cooler growing season. www.fernhook.com
