Spent a superb couple of days in Marlborough last weekend at the bi-annual Marlborough Wine Weekend celebrations where wine fans like me got the chance to immerse ourselves in very focused, specialised tastings of different styles and wines from various sub-regions in some absolutely spectacular locations. It’s a great way to see how diverse our … Read More
sauvignon blanc
Mount Riley Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2010
Passionfruit curd, lime, preserved lemon aromas and in the mouth it is herbaceous and crisp but a little hollow in the mid-palate. 3 stars $18
Black Barn Tukituki Sauvignon Blanc
Black Barn Tukituki Sauvignon Blanc 2009 $25 * * * Lengthy, lean and scented with soft green herbs and lime on the nose, this Hawke’s Bay sauvignonis bone dry and has impressive minerality which makes for an elegant, ultimately drinkable drop. www.blackbarn.com