Winemaker Notes
Punchy herbaceous characters of nettle and passionfruit with a touch of tropical fruit on the nose. Juicy and lively on the palate with superb balance, texture and concentration coupled with chalky minerality.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
A pungent yet fruity Sauvignon, this opens with aromas of grapefruit and other citrus peel, gooseberry and a prominent streak of dried herbs. The mouthfeel is slippery with lifted but well-placed acidity and the fruit is present but not overtly so. There’s a citrusy, herbal finish. Sip with a summer salad with creamy goat cheese and fresh figs.
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.