Middle Earth Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2019 $22 If you love sauvignon blanc, but are not enamoured by the squinty, acidic, cats-pee and gooseberry-boosted styles – then this is for you. Soft, tropically-inclined (think passionfruit, pineapple, lemonade, and peachy pluckiness make for a dangerously easy to drink sauvignon blanc from the sunshine capital of the country. … Read More
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Matawhero Single Vineyard Gisborne Sauvignon Blanc 2019
Matawhero Single Vineyard Gisborne Sauvignon Blanc 2019 $23.99 I’m old enough to remember when a Gisborne sauvignon blanc won the championship sauvignon blanc trophy at the Air New Zealand Wine Awards – and that blew people’s minds! This sauvignon blanc from the team at Matawhero brings back some of those memories of lemongrass, basil, passionfruit, … Read More
Eaton Thistle Hill Single Vineyard Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018
Eaton Thistle Hill Single Vineyard Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018 $48 The Hickman family have been growing grapes on their farm ‘Taimate’ since 2006, and their sauvignon has been singled out by winemaker Mike Eaton as being ‘so good, it deserves ‘single vineyard’ status.’ Delicately hand-harvested, the whole bunches are gently squashed in a traditional basket-press … Read More
Deep Down Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2019
Deep Down Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2019 $25 So on the front label, it says ‘certified organic’, ‘wild ferment’, ‘single vineyard’ and ‘vegan friendly’, however, that doesn’t really tell the whole story because this wine, (produced by Seresin alma mater Clive Dougall) is also all kinds of tasty. And that’s the most important thing right? Bursting … Read More
MKIII Zephyr Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018
MKIII Zephyr Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018 $33.99 Named after the Mark III Ford of the same brand, a sleek, 15ft long vehicle that made up for its lack of legroom with lashings of ladykilling style. Such a fan is winemaker Ben Glover of this motor, that he named his own, limited edition sauvignon blanc after … Read More
Zephyr Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2019
Zephyr Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2019 $22 If you’re looking for a womp-bop-a-loo-bop, tutti-frutti, my boy lollipop sauvigon blanc, then you’re on the wrong karaoke mic my friend, because this bottle of Ben Glover-grown gorgeousness is on the saucy but subtle side. Think lemongrass, baby basil, pea pods and lemon zest, it’s acidity has just the … Read More
Eaton The Bench Blend Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Eaton The Bench Blend Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2017 $39.99 Sourced from Mike Eaton’s Thistle Hill and Saint Luke’s vineyards in the Awatere Valley and more southern Flaxbourne sub-regions, this sauvignon dances the Maxina around the mouth, tripping across lemongrass, watercress, white nectarine, and fresh-cut lawns of loveliness. Mike has created something incredibly fresh and complex … Read More
Eaton Thistle Hill Single Vineyard Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Eaton Thistle Hill Single Vineyard Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2017 $64 The Thistle Hill Vineyard is owned by the Hickman family, who planted it on their ‘Taimate’ Angus stud farm, located a 30-minute drive south of Blenheim. Soon after planting, it became very clear that the farm’s sunbaked soils signified manna from heaven for sauvignon blanc. … Read More
Eaton Fortissimo Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018
Eaton Fortissimo Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018 $48 Google says ‘fortissimo’ means ‘loud,’ yet this sensational take on sauvignon by Mike Eaton is soft and quietly sexy. Marzipan and citrus marshmallow notes on the nose lead to delicious complexity from a full malolactic fermentation and extended aging in older Tonnellerie-Ermitage barrels. Unfined and unfiltered, it may … Read More
Eaton Flaxbourne Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018
Eaton Flaxbourne Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018 $31-$48 Prepare for a hit of marzipan and preserved lemon on your lips as soon as you raise your glass facewards. Sourced from Mike Eaton’s Breezemere and Thistle Hill vineyards located in the Flaxbourne region of Marlborough’s Awatere Valley, this sauvignon also shows his signature pillowy, creamy texture and … Read More