Winemaker Notes
The 2019 Sauvignon Blanc has great aromatic power with herbal aromas of green bell pepper mixed with white stone fruits. On the palate, this wine is generous and full-bodied with lush stone and passion fruits. A creamy mouthfeel is balanced by a crisp citrus acid drive and great length of flavor.
Pair Mt. Beautiful Sauvignon Blanc with arugula and feta salad, pasta carbonara or freshly shucked oysters on a sunny day.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
This North Canterbury producer’s Sauvignon Blanc is a consistently solid offering year after year, with an affordable price tag to boot. Aromas of pineapple, peach, guava and lime popsicle explode from the glass, followed by grassy, green bell pepper notes. The bone-dry palate is a balanced combo of zippy freshness and slippery texture, with an herb-flecked finish. Mt. Beautiful USA
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Wine Spectator
Sleek and crisp, with fresh ginger, pear, ruby grapefruit and apricot flavors that show an appealing plumpness, balanced by vivid, crisp acidity on the finish. Drink now.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The frisky 2019 Mt. Beautiful Sauvignon Blanc is on point. TASTING NOTES: This wine is fresh, breezy, and alive. Enjoy its aromas and flavors of dried herbs, ripe stone fruits, and a hint of savory with a dozen oysters. (Tasted: April 5, 2020, 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.