After extensive tastings by the winemakers this blend was assembled, lightly fined and bottled. The 2016 vintage is typical. MARLBOROUGH SAUVIGNON BLANC. Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, www.wineorbit.co.nz - Oct 2015 Dry to taste and medium-bodied, tightly bound flavours of aromatic gooseberry fruit, white florals and passionfruit are lifted by esters and crisp acidity. Or try with seared salmon with chilli and coriander on a quinoa salad with torn lettuce leaves, basil and sesame. In the mouth this wine is just lovely; intense yet poised, gently textured but not at the expense of definition, well endowed with grapefruit, lime and edgy minerality. This wine is clean, fresh and tropical, with fruit from several vineyards situated throughout Marlborough. Vibrant tropical and citrus aromas of passionfruit, lime and pink grapefruit leap from the glass, supported by exotic notes of lemongrass and Vietnamese mint. Tropical fruits and lime with a touch of gun smoke. The palate is an explosion of sweet blackcurrant followed up with lemon and spice. In 1975, when Marlborough’s first Sauvignon Blanc vines were planted, no one could have predicted the superstar status that this variety would attain within a couple of decades. Crunch finish.” The mouthfeel is bright and refreshing with zesty acidity, and the wine flows along a fine line carrying to an elegant, lingering finish. Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc tends to be more pungent and intensely flavoured, still with green fruit at its core but filled out with riper, tropical fruit flavours. A great food wine that can be enjoyed now but should become even more interesting with a little bottle-age. -Michael Cooper, Michael Cooper’s Buyer’s Guide to New Zealand Wines 2013, “This has a bright melon, gooseberry, lime and passionfruit nose, some gentle, grassy, fresh cut herbs too. This is an elegant, lively and refreshing Sauvignon Blanc with bright, aromatic fruit and fine-textured linearity.” This wine is clean, fresh and tropical, with fruit from several vineyards situated throughout Marlborough. It has a kiss of sweetness on the palate, which is off-set with vibrant acidity. It doesn’t assault the senses but is made for enjoyment rather than effect. It's brilliantly balanced and lingering with plenty of delicious flavours. Light-bodied and with bright acidity, the citrus flavours explode on the palate, bringing ripe lemon, grapefruit and a hint of lime with underlying green apple notes. -Raymond Chan, www.raymondchanwinereviews.co.nz, July 2016, “Babich favours ‘a fuller, riper, softer’ Sauvignon Blanc. This is an elegant and fine-textured Sauvignon Blanc with the cut to match shellfish over the next 2+ years.” Crunchy summer salads and green peppers, or think any 'green' dish with parsley, rosemary, basil, cilantro or mint, and you'll find it a great food match. The Giesen Estate Sauvignon Blanc is a showcase of the famed Marlborough wine region. Allan Scott Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2020 $ 15.99 It is fresh, zesty, juicy and full. Marlborough, New Zealand- A distinctive and aromatic Sauvignon Blanc, delivering bright and lively gooseberry and passion fruit characters with a hint of lime. The softer character makes it attractive on its own or served with fish or seafood dishes.” 89 POINTS Add Tesco Finest Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 75Cl Add add Tesco Finest Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 75Cl to basket. The softer character makes it attractive on its own or served with fish or seafood dishes.” That's Because Back In 1974, We Produced NZ's Very First Sauvignon Blanc. -Bob Campbell MW, www.bobswinereviews.com, Oct 2011, “Babich’s 2011 Sauvignon Blanc offers pronounced notes of ripe apples, pear slices and lemon peel with a whiff of hemp. Aromas of gooseberry with lifted lantana and a hint of grapefruit. Jules Taylor Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2020. Sip chilled or pair with lighter dishes such as shellfish, poultry and salads. Jules loves this wine because it is so expressive of the site where it’s grown. -Michael Cooper, NZ Listener Magazine, Oct, 2010, “Good tropical fruit both on the nose and in the palate with balanced acidity and decent length. The entry is all upfront fruit salad, with extra lashings of pear and some kiwifruit. pH: 3.45 MARLBOROUGH SAUVIGNON BLANC Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc is renowned for its ripe tropical fruit flavours. Grapes from our various Marlborough vineyards were picked, crushed and pressed at perfect ripeness. Made in the classic Marlborough style, it is juicy with peach, guava, tangerine, lime, elderflower and grass notes. pH: 3.44 Delicious from the start.” 91 POINTS This is a crisp, complex New Zealand Sauv Blanc from across the globe – for less than $13 a bottle! Jules Taylor Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2020. Offering terrific fruit purity and vibrancy, the wine shows grapefruit, Granny Smith apple, nectarine and lemon zest aromas on the nose, followed by a concentrated palate that delivers excellent fruit power and persistency. It's medium bodied and plump, with decent length and broad-based appeal. 17+/20 Aromas of blackcurrant and gooseberry over tropical fruits and citrus with a trace of jasmine. Ripe with gooseberry, melon and citrus flavours, this is nicely weighted wine with balanced alcohol.” This Sauvignon Blanc has a creamy mid-palate. -Michael Cooper, Listener, 21 Nov 2015, “Bright, very pale straw colour with slight green hues, near colourless on the rim. Firm, crisp, refreshing and dry. Balance is fresh and lingering. The Jules Taylor Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2019 is layered with lime, lemongrass, peapods, and punchy, grassy goodness, it's crammed with character and will have you shakin' what your mama gave ya with sheer tastineess in no time. The palate is mouthwatering with linearity and a concentrated core, the racy acid enlivening the aromatics and fermentation esters. 94 POINTS - BOB CAMPBELL M.W. Refreshing finish.” TA: 8g/l Good luck taking your pick. 91 POINTS White stone fruits and blackcurrant leaf flavours meets notes of lime and nectarine, with a long, persistent finish. Recently awarded 4 out of 4 Stars by Michael Cooper. The juice was inoculated with aromatic yeasts and gently fermented at cool temperatures to enhance the wine’s aromas and This Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is aromatically expressive and generously flavoured with freshly cut herbs, scrumptious tropical fruit with subtle notes of blackcurrant leaf. TROPHY – Marlborough Wine of the Year – China Wine & Spirits Awards Best Value 2016, DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL – China Wine & Spirits Awards Best Value 2016, GOLD MEDAL – San Francisco International Wine Competition 2016, SILVER MEDAL – New York Wine & Spirits Competition 2015, SILVER MEDAL – International Wine & Spirit Competition 2015, 4 STARS – Michael Cooper, Listener, 21 Nov 2015, 4 STARS – Cuisine Magazine, Dec 2015 issue, SILVER MEDAL – 2016 Sunset International Wine Competition, SILVER MEDAL – Los Angeles International Wine Competition 2016, 4 STARS – Vines Magazine, www.vinemag.com, Spring 2016, SILVER MEDAL – New York World Wine & Spirits Competition 2016, “Ripe, fruity and vibrant with sweet hay and ripe bell-pepper then tropical and citrus fruit aromas of pineapple, apple and grape fruit, quite simple. Time to gather the troops, cook up a storm, lay the table and decide on your chosen few. This gives concentrated flavours of gooseberry and passion fruit with a herbal note and long finish. Musk melon, lime and an intriguing minerality dominate the nose. SILVER MEDAL – New York Wine & Spirits Competition 2019, SILVER MEDAL – Global Sauvignon Blanc Masters 2019, DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL – China Wine & Spirits Awards 2020. Residual Sugar: 3.6g/l. Jules Taylor's 2018 Sauvignon Blanc seems to capture thesunny, tropical-fruited side of Marlborough in its hints of mango and gooseberries, then balances that with just atiny bit of Awatere leafiness and acid spine. -Chris Waters, Vine, Canada, March/April 2014 issue, “Light, fresh and agreeably tangy Sauvignon Blanc with green capsicum, guava, grapefruit and gooseberry flavours. -Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, NZ Liquor News Sept 2015 issue, “Babich favours a “fuller, riper, softer” style of sauvignon blanc. The finish is dry and rather refreshing. 4.5 STARS – Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, www.wineorbit.co.nz, Jan 2015, TOP 100 BLUE GOLD MEDAL – Sydney International Wine Competition 2015, GOLD MEDAL – Old Ebbitt Grill International Wines for Oysters Competition 2014, DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL – China Wines & Spirits Awards Best Value 2015, GOLD MEDAL – Fingers Lake international Wine Competition 2015, “Bright, very pale straw-green colour, near colourless on rim. Serious value here.” All Rights Reserved. Stunningly aromatic tropical fruits and bright citrus notes, with a refreshingly zesty finish. -Chris Waters, The Globe and Mail – March 25th 2020, This Sauvignon Blanc screams out for seafood (think fresh oysters! Perfumed and lifted with passionfruit, blackcurrant and sweet herbs. Long bright and balanced. Sauvignon Blanc. -Lisa Perrotti-Brown, eRobertParker.com #197, Oct 2011, “Joe Babich favours ‘a fuller, riper, softer style of Sauvignon Blanc. Enjoy – Ken” TA: 6.5g/l Dark Horse Sauvignon Blanc 75Cl. Fresh and juicy fruit, with nettle and herbal notes take the mid palate to the finish to join agreeably with guava and lime. Residual Sugar: 3.1g/l. Classically expressed and very appealing. This Sauvignon Blanc is typically pungent with grapefruit, lantana and blackcurrant. An archetypical Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.” -Lisa Perrotti-Brown, www.erobertparker.com, #224, Apr 2016, “You don’t have to pay a lot to get a well-made New Zealand Sauvignon, and this bottling from the reliable Babich brand is proof that solid sub-$15 values can readily be found. Bright light lemon/green, it has fresh, very ripe, tropical fruit aromas and flavours, with hints of passionfruit, peaches and limes, excellent richness and a rounded finish. TOP 100 Dry to taste, this is an elegant wine with tight, intense fruit flavours, the gooseberry and herbs very pure, and cut by bracing acidity. Vibrant Waihopai Sauvignon, full of guava and gooseberry. Good balance and length.” This has some good polish in 2018. It’s all about the vibrant fruit, zingy and zesty with gooseberry and grapey notes. A snazzy little people-pleaser, our Pinot Gris is designed to freshen and delight. Excellent everyday drinking at a very fair price.” Fabulous bouquet of SB with intensity and power, a core of fruit, spice, layers of fresh herbs and definitive stony minerality. The palate is well proportioned with refreshing tropical flavors that linger on the seductive finish. TA: 7.4g/l Roll up your sleeves people! Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc This is a classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc which is consistently produced in a fuller, riper, softer style that develops well. After harvest the grapes were quickly crushed and pressed into stainless steel tanks where the juice was fermented at controlled cool temperatures to capture the intense varietal flavours of this wine. It’s succulent and rounded on the palate with lovely fruit intensity and a lingering juicy finish. 4 STARS Pair it with fresh oysters for a real treat.” A very well balanced Sauvignon Blanc with a lovely medium weight. The wine the world fell in love with. 4 STARS Jules Taylor Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018. -Rod Phillips, Ottawa Citizen, May 7th 2014, “Babich aims for a riper style of Sauvignon Blanc with more tropical flavours and fleshy texture that the assertive, high acidity style favoured by other Marlborough producers. Dry to taste and medium-bodied, crisp and tightly bound, slender flavours of gooseberries and tropical fruits are entwined with fresh herbs and framed by youthful phenolic textures and grip. TASTING NOTES. Grassy, summery, bright honesty with a hint of spill the beans. Full-bodied and dry, it’s a very non-herbaceous style, with strong yet delicate, well-ripened flavours of passionfruit and lime, a rounded finish and great drinkability.” SILVER MEDAL – Berlin International Wine Competition 2018, SILVER MEDAL – Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition 2018, 4 STARS – Raymond Chan, raymondchanwinereviews.co.nz, Apr 2018, “The 2017 Sauvignon Blanc is the best regular bottling I can recall from Babich. pH: 3.30 -Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Feb, 2011, “Lively pithy nose, ripe fruit, medium length, distinct palate profile. Each block was individually tended throughout the season, ensuring grapes reached optimum ripeness. For your Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, Ben harvested grapes in the cool of the night from a pair of his very own family vineyards, bringing you a whirl of juicy fruit flavors and signature fresh, citrusy elegance. Good for shellfish or sushi.” -Wine Spectator Magazine, May 2014, “From New Zealand’s Marlborough region, this superior sauvignon delivers concentrated flavours and a lot of complexity. Here At Matua, Sauvignon Blanc Is Pretty Special. Now, Marlborough Sauvy Is World Famous For Its Unique, Fresh Flavors Now, Marlborough Sauvy Is World Famous For Its Unique, Fresh Flavours pH: 3.2 The aroma is fragrant and herbal, the palate fresh and lively. -Michael Cooper, Michael Cooper’s Buyer’s Guide to New Zealand Wines 2012, “This tart Sauvignon Blanc will complement a variety of dishes, with a vibrant nose of tropical and herbal notes and a fruity, layered, lush palate. -Winestate Magazine, Special Edition 2012, “This is a classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, produced in a consistent style. -Vines Magazine, Canada, March 2012, “Textbook New Zealand style at an attractive price, offering passion fruit, gooseberry, a hint of banana, grass and gunflint. Sauvignon blanc may be Marlborough's bread and butter, but that's by no means all it has going for it. This Sauvignon Blanc has a gentle power with a dry lingering finish. The aromatics grow in breadth and depth with aeration. The fruit flavours combine with mouthwatering intensity and juicy acidity, giving way to a long, zesty, perfectly balanced finish. Perfect match for seafood - particularly oysters! 4 STARS Residual Sugar: 3.9g/l. This consistent benchmark of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc never disappoints — drink this fresh white with shellfish, light and creamy cheeses or oysters.” -Raymond Chan, www.raymondchanwinereviews.co.nz, Sept 2014, “Nectarine, ripe citrus, feijoa and dill fragrance sets the scene for a delightful palate that’s filled with attractive flavours and refreshing acidity. It’s about fresh seafood sought by the world’s finest chefs. -Lisa-Perrotti Brown, eRobertParker.com #209, Oct 2013, “Babich aims for a riper style of Sauvignon Blanc with more tropical fruit flavours and fleshy texture than the assertive, high acidity style favoured by other Marlborough producers. 4 STARS -Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Advocate, June 2017, “Bright, very pale straw-yellow colour with slight green hues, near colourless on the rim. A subtle textural thread provides good definition and line through the palate, leading to a long, crisp, dry finish. A perfect combination with seafood - particularly oysters. This has good energy and the fruit is underlined by a dry phenolic, textural line that provides a firm core carrying through to a dry, moderately long finish. The flavours are straightforward with a little esters lift, and carry through to a soft-textured finish that recedes gently. However, those seeking something different will be … Residual Sugar: 3.8g/l. Medium-bodied and adequately concentrated, it should drink well for a year or two.” This is a classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc which is consistently produced in a fuller, riper, softer style that develops well. 4 STARS With a dedicated harvesting crew on hand we were able Dry to taste and medium-bodied, the palate has moderately rich and gently succulent flavours of passionfruit and tropical fruit with subtle notes of fresh herbs and delicate nuances of nettles and cut-grass. The nose displays gooseberry, herbal and tropical notes. Good focus.” UK: London . It’s punchy on the palate but has a creamy edge. -KensWineGuide.com, February, 2012, “Apple blossom, pear, nectarine and citrus flavors are lively and ripe, leading to a juicy finish.” Zesty on the tongue, with plenty of flvaours. Thankfully, harvest was able to continue and the weather played its part superbly. Lengthy finish, a delicious wine ready to enjoy from today and through 2023+. Dry to taste, light, smooth-flowing, juicy and moderately luscious flavours of gooseberries and tropical fruits show on a mellow, mildly racy palate. The fruit for this wine was grown in the Taylor Pass, Lower Wairau, Hawkesbury and Awatere sub-regions of Marlborough, avoiding the main Wairau Valley floor sites. SAUVIGNON BLANC. ‘It’s not a jump out of the glass style, but the wines develop well.’ The latest releases reflect a rising input of grapes from the company’s Cowslip Valley Vineyard in the Waihopai Valley, which gives less herbaceous fruit characters than its other Marlborough vineyards. 8.5/10 Not from this part of the world, anyway. Here At Matua, Sauvignon Blanc Is Pretty Special. Finishes with snappy acidity and whiffs of white flowers.” -Wine Spectator Magazine, June 2015 issue “Smells like capsicum salad. Mandarin notes also. TA: 7.4g/l Bottle (750ml) Standard delivery 1 week No minimum order. Very pale straw-yellow colour with green hues, this has a pristine bouquet of English gooseberries with excellent clarity and intensity. A nicely crafted texture here, supporting a riot of passion-fruit aromas and flavors. This Sauvignon sees a bit of skin contact and a short time in oak. Grapes from our various Marlborough vineyards were picked, crushed and pressed at perfect ripeness. The finish maintains focus well. Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc A zest for the extraordinary. Sauvignon Blanc was commercially produced on our shores for the first time in the 1970s and is now New Zealand’s most widely planted variety. Offer. Go to shop The Soho Wine Supply. Bright lifted herbals, fennel, blackcurrant and lemon. Lemongrass leads to lime on the lingering and mouth-watering finish. Your expectations will be realized – a vibrant Marlborough style, which pops with grapefruit and guava, nettles and capsicum, passionfruit and grass clippings. A great food wine that can be enjoyed now but should become even more interesting with a little bottle-age. -Raymond Chan, www.raymondchanwinereviews.co.nz, October 2011, “Attractive, delicately succulent wine with passion fruit/tropical fruits, red capsicum and a suggestion of tree fruit flavours. pH: 3.39 -Cuisine Magazine, Dec 2015 issue, “The 2015 Sauvignon Blanc gives note of fresh apples and grapefruit with a grass and pea pod undercurrent. The family-owned Babich produces a staggering assortment of wines from across New Zealand, yet this Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is the one we see here the most. -Bob Campbell, www.bobswinereviews.com, Dec 2013, “From New Zealand’s Marlborough region, this is a vibrant and flavourful sauvignon that goes exceptionally well with white fish and shellfish. Solid effort.” 93 POINTS -Cameron Douglas MS, The Shout Dec 2020, “Already drinking well, this is a ripely scented, sweet-fruited wine. -Lettie Teague, The Wall Street Journal, June 13, 2016, “Celebrating 100 years of winemaking is no small feat, yet Auckland-based Babich is doing just that in 2016. 88 POINTS Residual Sugar: 3.9g/l. 4 STARS -Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate Feb 2018, “Bright, pale straw-yellow colour with light green hues, lighter edged. The wine carries to a light, crisp, long lingering dry finish. That's Because Back In 1974, We Produced NZ's Very First Sauvignon Blanc. Drink it now to 2013.” Dry ans elegant, this is still youthful and tight in presentation, with restrained stonefruit, lime and gooseberry flavours, all quite subtly nuanced and interwoven. -Michael Cooper, www.michaelcooper.co.nz, August 2013, “The 2013 Sauvignon Blanc opens with gooseberry, green apple and grass notes with a touch of chalk dust. Good now – great with time!” Passionfruit, passionfruit, passionfruit! 88 POINTS –Michael Cooper, Michael Cooper’s 2017 Buyers Guide, “There’s a savory side to the green tea and herb flavors here, mingling with citrus and melon notes. This is a soft, smooth, upfront and gently luscious Sauvignon Blanc. Fresh, crisp and clean with zesty flavors of ripe tropical fruits, especially passionfruit and pineapple with subtle hints of green herbs. -Raymond Chan, www.raymondchanwinereviews.co.nz, Jan 2016, “Signature Marlborough pungency leads the way. Serious, crisp, dry sauvignon blanc with citrus, grapefruit, passionfruit, lime zest and a suggestion of savoury struck-flint character. This is a youthfully tight Sauvignon Blanc with gooseberry and tropical fruit lifted by fresh esters, showing a little grip.” Alcohol: 13.0% I would pair this very good value Sauvignon Blanc with pan seared scallops. 90/100 -Uncorked Magazine, Canada- Ben MacPhee-Sigurdson, March 2011, “It’s ripe and gently aromatic on the nose displaying stonefruit, lime and capsicum characters. -Christopher Waters, Toronto Sun, 19 Feb 2014, “Lean, green grassy style, with excellent varietal lift and expression. Textured and sweet fruited, current, gooseberry, apple and ripe citrus with juicy green notes and a gentle spice. Dreyfus Ashby’s new Marlborough Estate Reserve Sauvignon Blanc, crafted by the remarkable Alana McGettigan, a leader among New Zealand’s new generation of winemakers with expertise in genetics and biochemistry, is a groundbreaker that in some ways is the beginning of a fresh direction for Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. 89 POINTS Our Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc boasts fresh, vivid classic flavors that consistently showcase the diverse qualities of our Marlborough vineyards, year after year. The palate is very tangy and crisp, sweet fruit balances out the acidity. Loveblock Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2019 Review This is a Marlborough Savvi B that has all the Marlborough Savvi B stuff that has made the region famous. -Raymond Chan, www.raymondchanwinereviews.co.nz, Sept 2012, “Pure, fresh, crisp Sauvignon Blanc with light gooseberry, grapefruit and green capsicum flavours plus a subtle passionfruit influence.” This wine is a delectable complement to seafood, shellfish and white fish. The juice was fermented in stainless steel tanks at various temperatures, and with a mix of wild and inoculated yeast, to capture the unique combined qualities of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and also build in some textural and flavour complexity. In Marlborough's Waihopai and Awatere valleys, grapes are grown in a moderate maritime climate. Very good length. -Steve Thurlow, WineAlign, National Post – Canada, August 2013, Alcohol: 13.0% Dry to taste, the palate is bright, refreshing and lively with crisp acidity enlivening the aromatic gooseberry, white floral and stone-fruit flavours. Pair with the obvious seafood, or with fresh herb and chevre quiche or noodles in a herb and butter sauce.” World-class New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc from an epic family winemaking team Exuberantly fruity yet crisp and refreshing, let Bill and Claudia show you why Marlborough is THE place for Sauvignon Blanc. -Warren Barton, The Dominion Post Christmas Wine Guide 2010, “This is textbook, 100% Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc cool-fermented in stainless-steel to 13.0% alc. Gentle acidity aids drinkability.” Some sweet elderflower on the nose and a good structured acidity on the palate.” It’s pristine and pure, with aromas and flavors of gooseberries and hints of nectarine and snow pea pods. Lots of vibrato and energy on the palate with spicy acidity, a core of tropical, citrus and white fleshed fruit flavours, moments of satin texture adding to the complexity and mouthfeel. 4 STARS Freshly aromatic, the latest vintage is mouth-filling, fleshy and dry, with ripe tropical-fruit flavours, crisp acidity and very good vigour and depth.” After harvest, the grapes were quickly crushed and pressed into stainless steel tanks where the juice was fermented at a range of temperatures to capture the intense varietal flavours of this wine. A reliable label showing plenty of appeal. At the winery the grapes were pressed into stainless steel tanks for cold settling before gently racking off juice lees. Alcohol: 13.0% Cut green and red smells, followed by the inevitable passionfruit, hints of ripe mushy tropical melon, attractive without any “cat’s pee”. It is noted for its complete lack of subtlety, its intense flavors of green pepper and gooseberry, and a character that has been famously described as "cat's pee on a gooseberry bush". 87 POINTS The Marlborough district of New Zealand's South Island has set the world standard for crisp Sauvignon Blanc wines. Pinot Noir Going from strength to strength as committed growers refine both clones and sites. Enjoyable from the start.” Rounded and crisp. A wine for enjoying well-chilled, in its youth, on a warm afternoon. Serve as an aperitif, with seafood and goats cheese over the next 2 years.” The season started cool and unsettled, but temperatures quickly warmed up leading to an early, quick flowering. Wineries in the Marlborough region were producing outstanding Sauvignon Blanc by the early 1980s, and in 1985 the Sauvignon Blanc from Cloudy Bay Vineyards finally garnered international attention and critical acclaim for New Zealand wine. 90 POINTS Dry on palate, the freshness and liveliness of the fruit is the feature. A combination of barrel and cool tank fermentation has added complexity and interest to this intensely flavourful wine. 4 STARS pH: 3.3 Ottawa Citizen newspaper, Canada, Jan 2015, Alcohol: 13.0% Full-bodied, ripe and smooth, it has strong, ripe flavours of melons and limes, moderate acidity and a rounded, rich finish.” Serious, crisp, dry sauvignon blanc with citrus, grapefruit, passionfruit, lime zest and a suggestion of savoury struck-flint character. "Pa Road" Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, te Pa Family Vineyards, New Zealand, Marlborough, Sauvignon Blanc $ 12.92. inc. 20% sales tax. Then came the best part; each batch was tasted, and the final blend created! Created to celebrate the royal history of the de Mariscos - winemaker Brent's ancestors. However, the season warmed up heading into February, and the grapes went through veraison in very good, clean condition. Spicy. Residual Sugar: 3.5g/L. Enjoy with roast herbed chicken.” There’s richness in the texture of this dry white that goes well with white fish, seafood, and poultry.” Riper, rounder, with limes, melons and fruit salad in the mix” Minimal skin contact, oxygen levels controlled, DOUBLE GOLD – New York World Wine & Spirits Competition 2016, DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL – WSWA 74th Annual Convention and Exposition Wine & Spirits Tasting Competition 2017, BEST IN SHOW – BEST SAUVIGNON BLANC – New York Wine & Spirits Competition 2016, DOUBLE GOLD – China Wine & Spirits Awards 2017, TROPHY – New Zealand Wine of the Year – China Wine & Spirits Awards 2017, SILVER MEDAL – Marlborough Wine Show 2016, SILVER MEDAL – The Drinks Business – Sauvignon Blanc Masters 2016, SILVER MEDAL – San Francisco International Wine Competition 2017, 89 POINTS – Wine Spectator issue Apr 30, 2017, “The 2016 Sauvignon Blanc is scented of gooseberries, green apples and grass with a hint of bell peppers. 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