Forrest Estate ‘The Doctors’ Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2011

November 15, 2011By Yvonne

Forrest Estate ‘The Doctors’ 9.5% Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2011 $25  Delicious crushed green herbs, mineral notes and subtle floral aromas lead to a punchy palate bursting with passionfruit, lime and elderflower characters.  A satisfying sauvignon with great length of flavour – one of the best examples around.  www.forrest.co.nz   Forrest ‘The Doctors’ Low Alcohol Marlborough Sauvignon … Read More

Invivo ‘Bella’ Low Calorie Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2011

November 15, 2011By Yvonne

Invivo ‘Bella’ Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2011 $19  Lovely lemon-lime sorbet aromas and a feijoa and passionfruit kick around the back teeth.  30% less calories and alcohol than their regular version, this wine is juicy, light-bodied but tasty and tropical with good length of flavour. www.invivowines.com

24 October 2011 Sauvignon Lighten’s Up…

November 14, 2011By Yvonne

Sauvignon Lightens Up Alcohol isn’t everything.  I wish someone had told me that when I was eighteen and making an idiot of myself.  But back then there wasn’t much in the way of choice,  it was all or nothing.  Although they contained less alcohol, more than two beers made my stomach churn, I didn’t really … Read More