Winemaker Notes
This Sauvignon Blanc pushes the boundaries of the typical New Zealand flavor profile. By highlighting floral aromatics and tropical flavors such as guava and melon-like fruit, we tone down the grassiness and bring a creamy mid-palate all the way through to a fresh and bright crispness on the finish. We have set a new precedent for New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.
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 Spectator
This aromatic version showcases preserved lemon, melon and plump apricot notes, backed by hints of tangerine and lemon zest. Reveals a thread of minerality on the sleek, juicy finish.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The 2022 Mt. Beautiful Sauvignon Blanc is distinctive and attractive. TASTING NOTES: This wine exhibits aromas and flavors of dried herbs, grassy notes, and ripe citrus. Choose it as an aperitif wine with grilled prawns. (Tasted: November 24, 2022, 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.