Saint Clair estate was one of the first to show the world what New Zealand can do with sauvignon blanc, decades ago. This wine is so classically New Zealand you can almost taste it even before you open the bottle – which is done with a screwcap, to make it
“High Priestess” Sauvignon Blanc 2016 The color is almost completely transparent, with the lightest yellow/green tinting. The nose screams New Zealand, with gooseberry and white grapefruit. There is a hint of green pepper on the under-side of the nose. The palate leads with gooseberry, then shoots quickly into a more
Fresh and clean, with a bouquet of citrus flowers and a lovely palate to pair with seafood. This is very pretty and light on the nose, with aromas of pears, citrus flowers and fresh-cut grass. The attack is pineapple and cut grass, adding tangerines and gentle Meyer lemon on the
This New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc hits the mark with the real taste of gooseberry, bright and acidic, and not a hint of litter box. Lemongrass, lime, and melon join the gooseberry. An acidic palate cleanser, pair this with rich seafood. Drink with stuffed flounder. Recommended (88). DH WHO: Brancott Estate
A lovely Kiwi exemplar of Sauvignon Blanc. Green apples, some pear on the nose. Luscious ripe citrus fruit on the palate, predominantly grapefruit. Not grassy as many others but still has that nice desired touch of minerality. The acids support-read more-
An Oregonian meets a Sauvignon Blanc in New Zealand. The resulting marriage: a wine of clear, brilliant, medium gold yellow hue with tinges of green. A clean nose with medium-full aromatics jumping out of the glass that include peach pit,-read more-
Marlborough, the new world home of sauvignon blanc, has one of the most vibrant organic and biodynamic sectors of New Zealand’s wine industry. Led by a band of dedicated people and producers, it has moved from being a fringe part-read more-
Clear, medium intensity, golden yellow color. Clean nose, aromatic; grass, green vegetable, asparagus, pea shoots, citrus. Dry wine, medium intensity and body, alcohol is slightly off balance, long finish; lemon and lime, green vegetal. Read more on oe•no•phile. WHO: Barker’s Marque Wines-read more-