2011 Zealand Wine

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.

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.

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 ...

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.

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 straw color streaked with vibrant green hues. Aromatic, lime and nectarine fruit combine with flint, jasmine and dried herbs for an intense and complex bouquet. The palate's sweet fruited core is framed by citrus like acidity and gains textural interest via a chalky finish.This wine pairs well with seafood.

Bright red with purple and crimson notes. An enticingly aromatic wine showing notes of dark cherries and strawberries with the alluring complexity of well integrated oak. Vibrant, fresh fruit flavors underpinned by nuances of sweet, smoky oak. Good firm tannins give the wine length and weight. You can savor the wine long after it has left your palate.

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.

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 ...

Martinborough Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc is made in a riper, morecomplex style of new world Sauvignon Blanc. Our Sauvignon Blancexhibits perfumed aromas of passionfruit and guava with tropicaland vanilla notes on the nose. On the palate the ripe fruit characteris beautifully balanced against creamy notes from the barrelfermentation portion creating a harmonious and balanced wine withgreat ...

Structured with elegant ripe tannins and an appealing length of flavor, the ripe berry fruits combine beautifully with hints of fennel and feral forest floor flavors. Inspired by the classic wines of Burgundy, this Pinot Noir is a tribute to Martinborough's unique terroir and the skills and experience of winemaker, Larry McKenna.

The appealing nose of the 2011 Chardonnay affords aromas of stonefruit, white floral, smokey oak and spice. The palate it fresh and lively with a bright acid backbone. Flavors abound of nectarines and peaches, juicy citrus and grapefruit pith. Good length with delicate texture and a fine mineral thread. This 2011 Chardonnay 2011 is an ideal partner to richer foods ...

Shows lemon zest, almond, and mineral aromas and flavors, with a coastal acidity and freshness. This medium-weight, textured wine has a remarkable length of flavor.A delicious companion to a variety of shellfish dishes.

#59 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2012Pale straw with green highlights. Aromas of lemon grass, lime peel and elderflower, with background notes of white currant andred pepper. Medium-bodied with currant, gooseberry and citrus flavors, and a dry mineral finish. Great when paired with summer salads, poultry and all seafood, especially green-lipped mussels. Serve chilled.