Hāhā Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2011 $15 Sourced from fruit grown in the Wairau Valley, this newcomer has classic passionfruit, citrus and herbaceous aromas which ooze through onto the palate. Not too sharp, the acidity is spritzy and beautifully balanced while the palate is full, rich and fruit-driven. Nicely made. Hāhā Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2011 For … Read More
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Kingfisher Bay Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc 2011
Kingfisher Bay Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc 2011 $10 Apart from exhibiting all those classic passionfruit, lemon, peapod and grassy notes we love so much about Marlborough Sauvignon, this has the added burst of bubbles giving it a celebratory feel. Best of all it’s sealed with a re-useable ‘zork’ stopper meaning you can pop the bottle back in … Read More
Gladstone Vineyard Sophie’s Choice Barrel Fermented Wairarapa Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2010
Gladstone Vineyard ‘Sophie’s Choice’ Barrel Fermented Wairarapa Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2010 $35 It’s as yellow as its Golden Retriever namesake. The late Sophie spent 14 years chasing birds, eating the grapes which fell from the crusher and bludging food from customers in the café. She’s much missed but this wine will leave a lasting impression. … 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
Kim Crawford First Pick Lo-Cal Sauvignon Blanc 2011
Kim Crawford First Pick Lo-Cal Sauvignon Blanc 2011 $17 I can see this being a sure-fire hit for summer with its delicate aromas of white peach, elderflower and soft citrus. At only 9% alc and with 25% less calories than it’s classic First Pick cousin it’s extremely crisp, clean and lightweight but has a delicious … Read More
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
Invivo ‘Bella’ Low Calorie Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2011
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
Waimea Low Alcohol Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2011
Waimea Low Alcohol Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2011 $22 30% less calories and alcohol than their regular sauvignon blanc, this version is water-white and has attractive passionfruit, preserved lemon and lime aromas. Light, clean and lemony with a refreshing, tangy finish. www.waimeaestates.co.nz