Winemaker Notes
Professional Ratings
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Wine Spectator
Made in an appealing, fleshy style, with peach, nectarine and mango notes and a core of perfectly ripe, juicy melon flavors. Lime zest and white flower aromatics emerge on the finish.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
The 2014 Mt. Beautiful Sauvignon Blanc does an excellent job in defining it category. The wine shows dried herbs, stays bright on the palate, and finishes with a crisp touch. This wine pairs perfectly with simple shellfish entrées. Drinks well now. (Tasted: October 21, 2016, San Francisco, CA)
Capable of a vast array of styles, Sauvignon Blanc is a crisp, refreshing variety that equally reflects both terroir and varietal character. Though it can vary depending on where it is grown, a couple of commonalities always exist—namely, zesty acidity and intense aromatics. This variety is of French provenance. Somm Secret—Along with Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc is a proud parent of Cabernet Sauvignon. That green bell pepper aroma that all three varieties share is no coincidence—it comes from a high concentration of pyrazines (herbaceous aromatic compounds) inherent to each member of the family.
On the central eastern coast of the South Island, Canterbury includes a collection of small and varied subregions. The region is cool and dry with low rainfall and light, infertile soils. Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir are well-suited here, with Pinot Gris coming in third place.