Ohau Gravels Sauvignon Blanc 2011 $23 Fresh, punchy and packed with passionfruit and lime – this is a little cracker from New Zealand’s newest wine region. I like the clean, rich, flavoursome mouthfeel, and I think it’ll drink nicely for the next couple of years. www.ohaugravels.co.nz
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Incognito Prestige Awatere Sauvignon Blanc 2011
Incognito Prestige Awatere Sauvignon Blanc 2011 $15 This is a definite new favourite for me – aromas of freshly chopped herbs, fennel, lime and pineapple lead to a juicy, flavoursome palate that’s tangy but not tart and has layers of concentrated citrus all the way through to the finish. An absolute steal and it’s available … Read More
Sherwood Estate No.8 Wire Waipara Sauvignon Blanc 2009
Sherwood Estate No.8 Wire Waipara Sauvignon Blanc 2009 $24 There’s a lot of sauvignon blanc planted in the North Canterbury region of Waipara, but it’s good to see some producers testing the boundaries of what it’s capable of, rather than staying in the safe old stainless steel camp. Fermented with wild yeasts in old french … Read More
Bellbird Spring Block 8 Sauvignon Blanc 2010
Bellbird Spring ‘Block Eight’ Sauvignon Blanc 2010 ($31) Beautifully aromatic, showing soft, finely tuned oak influence, elderflower, white peach and lemony characters. It’s a stunning exercise in restraint with all the flavours and textures working in harmony, finishing with complex minerality and excellent persistence of flavour. www.bellbirdspring.co.nz
te Pa Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2011
te Pā Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2011 $19 This debut sauvignon from the MacDonald family is a little cracker. Aromatic green herbs and soft, limey notes are punctured by passionfruit and followed by grassy, tangy tropical fruit and lingering minerality on the finish. Fabulous with steamed Cloudy Bay clams. For where to buy email scott@tepawines.com te Pa … Read More
Amisfield Central Otago Sauvignon Blanc 2011
Amisfield Central Otago Sauvignon Blanc 2011 $25 If you’re thinking sauvignon from these seriously southern climes would be lean and green, think again. Amisfield’s has pungent, ripe, tropical pineapple, lime and passionfruit aromas with basil and peapod notes. It’s vibrant, refreshingly zesty, ultra-tangy and has a lovely, satisfying mouthfeel and superb, clean length of flavour. Great … Read More
Forrest Estate ‘The Doctors’ Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2011
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
Mud House Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2011
Mud House Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2011 Passionfruit sorbet and crushed herbs on the nose merge with a spritzy-sweet burst of lemon and lime in the mouth. Shiney and new it’s a sure-fire sauvignon that’s classic, tangy and long on flavour. A terrific match for fresh seafood, particularly paua fritters drizzled with lemon juice or pan-seared … Read More
Astrolabe Kekerengu Coast Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2010
Astrolabe Kekerengu Coast Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2010 $27 If you’re after bog-standard, simple sauvignon blanc then move along because this wine is something else! Crafted by Simon Waghorn, one of New Zealand’s most experienced sauvignon stylists, the cooler growing temperatures of 2010 are definitely evident in the herbal, nettle, asparagus and brassica-like aromas. In … Read More
Villa Maria Private Bin Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
Villa Maria Private Bin Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2011 $15 Finally!! The first batch of sauvignon’s from this years harvest are hitting the shelves and so far the ones I’ve tried are breathtakingly good. Take this one from Villa, it’s all passionfruit sorbet and preserved lemon aromas followed by a burst of fresh lime and green … Read More