Winemaker Notes
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is famous for packing a bit of a punch. But Framingham's take on this all-time classic has hidden depths. There’s a complex soul beneath that savage bravado. Ripe Wairau Valley fruit, a touch of fermentation on the skins, and a quick tour inside oak and acacia barrels has added layers of flavor and texture. This is one wine that won’t give it all away on the first sip.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
This is a delicious bottling of Marlborough SB at a bargain price. It's outgoing but not over the top. Fresh citrus, pineapple, passion fruit, grass and tomato leaf notes charge forth from the glass. There's brightness and crispy crunch on the slippery textured palate, with a long fruity finish.
Editors' Choice -
James Suckling
Lime zest, green mango, passion fruit and fresh asparagus on the nose. It’s medium-bodied with tangy acidity and a bright, energetic and fruity palate.
Recognized for its distinctively herbaceous and aromatic, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand is perfectly suited to the grape with its maritime climate, plenty of rainfall and abundant sunshine. Producers have almost unilaterally embraced cutting-edge winery technology, resulting in clean, high-quality wines at every price point from wallet-friendly to premium. Sauvignon blanc is at its best in Marlborough but thrives throughout as the country. It is New Zealand’s most planted and successful variety, also accounting for an overwhelming majority of its exports.