Winemaker Notes
A delicate, pale green/gold. A complex nose reflecting tropical notes, the palate highlights classic varietal notes of capsicum and lemongrass. A wine with a lovely balanced finish, range of flavor and length.
Ideal with fresh grilled fish like calamari or swordfish, this wine is also lovely with salmon flavored with dill and recipes that include fresh herbs like basil, coriander, rocket and mint.
Professional Ratings
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The 2022 Tiki Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc is true to type. TASTING NOTES: This wine offers aromas and flavors of grapefruit peel, savory herbs, and mineral notes. Serve it with a fresh and lively clam and shrimp bake. (Best Served: 2022-2025) (Tasted: January 15, 2023, 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.