Posted: April 5, 2017
Energetic, full-bodied, ripely herbaceous blend of Wairau Valley (75%) and Awatere Valley (25%) fruit. Crisp, dry and lingering. $20 (UK, US)
Comments Off on Esk Valley Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Fleshy, generous wine, estate-grown in the Waihopai Valley (50%) and at other sites in the Wairau Valley, and partly barrel-fermented. Aromatic and sweet-fruited, with a touch of complexity and good acidity and length. $23 (A, UK, US)
Comments Off on Catalina Sounds Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Richly scented, fleshy wine with concentrated, ripely herbaceous flavours and a dry, rounded finish. Weighty and sweet-fruited, in the classic sub-regional style. Enjoyed by all panellists. $27 (A, UK)
Comments Off on Villa Maria Reserve Wairau Valley Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A wonderful buy. Richly aromatic, this blend of Wairau Valley and Awatere Valley grapes is very fresh, lively and herbaceous, with excellent concentration and length. (One judge scored it five stars). $18 (A, UK, US)
Comments Off on Villa Maria Cellar Selection Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Classic Awatere Valley style. Highly aromatic and tightly structured, with fresh, pure, citrusy, herbal flavours, threaded with mouth-watering acidity, a minerally streak and a lasting finish. $21 (A, UK, US)
Comments Off on Vavasour Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Fragrant and fleshy, rich wine, very fresh and lively, with concentrated, ripely herbaceous aromas and sweet-fruit flavours of passionfruit and lime. Pungently aromatic and full-bodied, with delicacy, poise and a long finish. $34
Comments Off on Saint Clair Wairau Reserve Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Intensely aromatic, appetisingly crisp style, packed with vibrant, herbaceous flavours. Very fresh and zingy, with penetrating gooseberry, fresh cut-grass and green capsicum characters, some riper fruit flavours, and excellent concentration. $27
Comments Off on Saint Clair Pioneer Block 20 Cash Block Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Fresh, strong, intensely varietal wine, with penetrating melon and green capsicum flavours, woven with appetising acidity. Powerful, rich wine with a lasting finish. $20
Comments Off on Brancott Estate Terroir Series Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Powerful, weighty wine, richly scented, with excellent concentration of ripe, tropical fruit flavours. Slightly ‘sweaty’, with peach and passionfruit characters, intense and lingering. $26
Comments Off on Brancott Estate Letter Series ‘B’ Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Lively, with good depth of citrusy, slightly nutty flavours and a dry finish. Some old oak barrel notes and well-judged acidity. $37
Comments Off on Echelon Spy Valley Marlborough Methode 2011 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Generous, rich style with crisp, appley, yeasty flavours. Greener fruit influences, with some toasty oak notes and a very persistent ‘bead’. $50
Comments Off on Saint Clair Dawn Methode Traditionnelle 2012 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Pink hued, with fresh, lively, berryish aromas and flavours, good delicacy and an off-dry, lingering finish. $33
Comments Off on Deutz Cuvée Marlborough Rosé 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Tight, elegant style with citrusy, yeasty, gently toasty flavours, fine acidity, and excellent intensity and harmony. One judge scored it five stars. $33
Comments Off on Deutz Prestige Cuvée Marlborough 2012 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Highly fragrant, vivacious wine with fresh, gently yeasty flavours, showing excellent delicacy and length. Crisp and refreshing, with a citrusy, refined finish. Enjoyed by all judges. $27
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Posted: April 5, 2017
Scented, complex, toasty bouquet, leading into a crisp, citrusy, lively wine, very generous and finely balanced. Full style on the palate, weighty, rich and complex, while still showing restraint and harmony. $33
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