2011 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Oyster Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blancis zesty and aromatic with lots of lively fruit characters. A concentration of assertive passionfruitand tropical fruit flavours with an abundant bouquet, it is a wine that is always crisp, elegantand refreshing.

Dashwood Sauvignon Blanc is pale straw in color. The nose has stone fruit, citrus and fresh tropical notes that eap from the glass. The palate is expressive with stone fruit, citrus and fresh tropical flavors that linger on through the crisp finish.

25 years of experience have resulted in the Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc 2011 displaying multilayered characters of lime zest, passionfruit skin, fresh coriander and wet stones. A mouthwatering yet smoothly integrated palate reveals notes of grapefruit, Tahitian lime and a strong textural component.

Lifted aromas of red currant, passionfruit and spearmint combine for an intense bouquet. The palate has prominent fresh acidity which is balanced by an intense core of fruit where characters of lime and apple come to mind. A seamless and refreshing wine. Ideally-suited to shellfish, salads, citrus-sauced dishes, ocean voyages, and park blanket reconnaissance.

This intense Sauvignon Blanc is alive with a myriad of flavors dominated by gooseberry, passionfruit, fresh citrus, melon and nettle-influenced herbaceous aromas. The wine has an enticing palate with a juicy flavor profile, purity and concentration, finishing crisp and clean with an interwoven thread of acidity.

It's the long cool seasons in the South Island that allows our sauvignon blanc grapes to mature slowly, giving the wine levels of complexity and a vibrant zing. This Sauvignon Blanc is reminiscent of a lemon chiffon cupcake. It's made up of integrated flavors of Meyer lemons, Key limes and a finish that awakens the appetite There are hints of ...

#53 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2012Imagine a refreshing sorbet-like medley of fresh lychee, grapefruit and honeydew melon laced with flinty minerality and finished with an infusion of mandarin and lime zest. A lively, invigorating wine with persistent grapefruit flavours and a steely blackcurrant tang crisp but succulent with a long enduring finish.

Pale straw in color. Aromas are brimming with gooseberry characteristics, white peach, and zesty lemon notes. The palate is rich and full-bodied, the wine displays layered complexity of ripe gooseberry and citrus flavors, flinty minerality, and juicy acidity. The finish is exceptionally generous and persistent.Pair with pan-fried snapper fillets on grilled asparagus withmango and toasted ...

This wine is a true expression of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc,overflowing with aromas of passionfruit, lime and gooseberry. The wine is concentrated and juicy displaying vibrant grapefruit and nettle notes with fantastic mid-palate weight, finishing with a crisp line of acidity.

Pale straw gold. Intensely aromatic and fragrant aromas of passionfruit, grapefruit, and rock melon with subtle citrus notes providing a further lift. This wine displays real fruit intensity without being aggressive. Rich ripe flavours meld with tropical and citrus nuances. It has a crisp mouth feel, is well balanced with an elegant, long finish.

All Vavasour wines are 100% varietal and true, honest expressionsof their Awatere Valley terroir. A serious, concentrated and expressive wine, Vavasour Sauvignon Blanc flaunts a powerful bouquet of fresh herbs and tropical fruits layered with ripe stone fruit and bright citrus. The wine is crisp, balanced and elegant with a distinctive mineral note that holds up well to rich, spicy ...

The nose displays gooseberry, herbal and tropical notes. It has a delicious palate with a full fruited entry, again gooseberry layered with rock melon and a zesty long mineral / herbal finish. This is the classic Babich style that complements a variety of foods, or drinks equally well on its own.

Pale yellow with brilliant clarity. Intense aromas of pineapple, passion fruit and guava,complemented by flinty minerality and herbal notes of nettle and cut tomato plant.The nettle and cut tomato plant characters give richness to the palate, and there is an abundance of luscious fruit sweetness, especially passionfruit and pineapple notes. The wine has excellent presence and mouthfeel, with ...

The 2011 Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc embodies the quintessential Marlborough style full-flavored and medium-bodied with fragrant notes of peach, gooseberry and ripe tropical fruit, followed by freshly cut herb undertones. Showcasing a brilliant straw color, this elegant wine refreshes the palate with a long, clean finish.