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"PRODUCED BY THE WORLD’S FIRST carboNZero Cert TM CERTIFIED WINERY"
4 Stars (87/100): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
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"Its vibrant and lively, as you'd expect from a good Marlborough Sauvignon, and offers appealing aromas of lime zest, grapefruit and capsicum with a touch of passionfruit notes. The palate is juicy and mouthwatering with lovely fruit intensity and a lingering crisp finish." Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
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"classic tropical and herbaceous characters"
"The palate is juicy and inviting with a smooth mouthfeel"
4.5 Stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
"Full of gorgeous fruits, this is beautifully aromatic on the nose displaying lime zest, passionfruit and feijoa characters. The palate is juicy and inviting with a smooth mouthfeel, leading to a refreshing finish. Great value for money, this reliable label delivers again with very attractive flavours. At its best: now to 2014." Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
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"A beautifully balanced Sauvignon"
5 stars: Cuisine Magazine Dec 2011 /Jan Issue 2012
TOP 10: Cuisine Magazine Dec 2011 /Jan Issue 2012
BEST BUY: Cuisine Magazine Dec 2011 /Jan Issue 2012
91/100: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
"A youthful and vibrant Sauvignon displaying grapefruit, passionfruit and herbaceous characters on the nose. The palate is full of mouthwatering flavours with a lingering juicy finish. The fruit expression is pure and inviting,... Read more »
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"a mouth-filling medley of pleasure"
"This wine is all class; rich and finely balanced, with great length on the palate"
A vibrant, textural, food-friendly style of sauvignon blanc thanks to Martinborough’s naturally low yields, hand-picked, hand-sorted fruit, partial barrel ferment and extended contact with yeast lees in both tank and barrel. Refined aromas and flavours of passionfruit and lemon grass align with hints of gooseberry, honeysuckle, ginger and ruby grapefruit to provide a mouth-filling medley of pleasure! This wine is all class; rich and finely balanced, with great length on the palate.
Delicious when fresh, though will age gracefully for 2-3 years.
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"Delicious with crisp fruit flavours of gooseberry, passionfruit and grapefruit"
Blue Gold Medal: Sydney Top 100
Gold Medal: New World Wine Awards 2011
92/100 Points: Wine and Spirits Magazine USA
A lifted nose showing aromas of passionfruit, blackcurrant, grapefruit and nettles with refreshing underlying mineral notes. Light bodied and refreshing with typical Marlborough flavours of gooseberry, blackcurrant and grapefruit. A pleasing mineral note leads to a long lingering finish.
Saint Clair Family Estate is owned... Read more »
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Powerful and intense aromas of passionfruit,blackcurrant, hints of grapefruit and an underlying mineral note.
NZ Wine Company of the Year 2010: Winestate Wine of the Year Awards NZ/Australia
2010 NZ Winemaker of the Year, Matt Thomson of Saint Clair Family Estate: Winestate Wine of the Year Awards NZ/Australia 2010
Powerful and intense aromas of passionfruit,blackcurrant, hints of grapefruit and an underlying mineral note. This is an intense Sauvignon Blanc with a powerful passionfruit and blackcurrant spectrum and an underlying mineral tone. The palate is intensely concentrated and full with a long, lingering... Read more »
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"Elegant, tantalizingly dry, created for your enjoyment"
91/100: Sam Kim, Wine Review
4.5 Stars: Sam Kim, Wine Review
"This is classically flavoured, displaying lime zest, feijoa and herbaceous characters on the nose. The palate is engaging and juicy w ith excellent fruit intensity and a refreshing finish. Love it - it's full of gorgeous flavours." Sam Kim, Wine Review
I believe the essence of New Zealand wine is the absolute... Read more »
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"Classic gooseberry and passionfruit flavours combine with mineral characteristics"
Gold Medal: NZIWS 2011
5 Stars (94/100 points): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
4 stars: Cuisine Magazine Dec/Jan 2011
Amazing intensity on the nose displaying lime zest, currant and passion fruit characters with gentle capsicum notes. The palate is powerful and juicy showing superb weight and vibrancy, leading to a most delicious finish. They have captured the essence of the Awatere Valley in this stunning Sauvignon. At... Read more »
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"A fresh, crisp Sauvignon Blanc perfect for drinking now"
GOLD MEDAL: NZIWS 2011
Top 100 wines for summer: Metro Magazine
Light green in colour. The nose is intense with tropical and citrus fruits and typical Marlborough sweat. The palate is mouth filling with sweet generous fruit. Classical Marlborough acidity compliments the fruit and gives structure and length to the wine. A fresh, crisp Sauvignon Blanc perfect for drinking now. Winemakers Notes
The Shingle Peak Reserve... Read more »
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"Superbly priced"
TOP 10 (#3): Cuisine Magazine Dec 2011 /Jan Issue 2012
“Vibrant and pure, the fruit is beautifully expressed in this appealing Sauvignon, displaying lime... Read more »
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"lush, succulent & fabulous "
5 Stars (93/100): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
This is lush, succulent and fabulous drinking, and offers amazing value for money. The nose is beautifully fragrant showing... Read more »
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"powerfully fruited yet beautifully balanced with a succulent mouthfeel"
"Full of zesty flavours, this vibrant Sauvignon shows lifted aromas of passionfruit, citrus and capsicum. The palate is powerfully fruited yet beautifully balanced with a succulent mouthfeel and a crisp lingering finish. This is hugely appealing and offers great value for money. At its best: now to 2013." Read more »
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"juicy and satisfying with excellent fruit intensity and a lovely mouthwatering finish"
90/100: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
"It's immediately attractive on the nose displaying feijoa, passionfruit and lime zest characters with a hint of capsicum. The palate is juicy and satisfying with excellent fruit intensity and a lovely mouthwatering finish. Flavour packed and superb value for money. At its best: now to 2013" Read more »
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"explosion of flavours"
Trophy Champion Sauvignon Blanc: NZIWS 2011
MAUI embodies the daring demi-god that walked between the realms of man and god. Always up for an adventure the legends tells the stories of when he discovered fire, captured the sun and pulled New Zealandout of the sea. MAUI was a great adventurer with an inquisitive nature and a fearless spirit, attributes that are the very heart of the MAUI range of wines.
Colour: Pale green gold.
Nose: Aromas of fresh summer... Read more »
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"MAGNIFICENCE IN A BOTTLE"
2010 vintage: 5 STARS, TOP 10 & BEST BUY, CUISINE MAGAZINE
blue-Gold Award: Sydney International Wine Competition 2011
This wine sells out each year and fans have been eagerly awaiting the release of the 2011 vintage. Described by Sunday magazine as "Magnificence in a bottle", The Sisters regularly wins praise from wine critics including the experts at Cuisine Magazine which gave it 5 Stars / Top Ten / Best Buy status. Be one of the first to try the 2011 vintage which promises the more of the same – a scented, ripely herbaceous bouquet which leads to tropical and stone fruit flavours and a lingering finish. ... Read more »
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"succulent and generous with excellent fruit intensity and a vibrant finish"
Silver: New World Wine Awards 2011
"This is a richly flavoured and highly enjoyable Sauvignon, displaying lifted aromas of stonefruit and lime zest with subtle herbaceous notes. The palate is succulent and generous with excellent fruit intensity and a vibrant finish. It's mouthwatering and... Read more »
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"An exuberant and satisying Sauvignon with a wide appeal"
"It's lively and perfumed on the nose displaying passionfruit, feijoa and lime zest characters. The palate is engaging and juicy with racy acidity and a lengthy finish. An exuberant and satisying Sauvignon with a wide appeal. At its best: now to 2012." Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
Cairnbrae Wines are from the Marlborough region of New Zealand a region that captures worldwide interest for it’s pungent and zesty fruit flavoured wines, particularly it’s Sauvignon Blanc.Read more »
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Lifted white peach and passion fruit, with a hint citrus and orange zest.
Double Gold: 2011 Five Nations Wine Challenge
5 STARS & 95/100: Bob Campbell MW
5 STARS: Michael Cooper New Zealand Listener
Pale straw with green hints. Lifted white peach and passion fruit, with a hint citrus and orange zest. Concentrated white peach and citrus flavours and a distinct mineral quality are the hallmarks of this Awatere Valley wine. The long and creamy palate finishes with a refreshing acidity. Winemakers Notes
Tupari Wines Ltd. is boutique... Read more »
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"Aromas of passionfruit, currants and honeysuckle jump out of the glass"
Pure Gold Medal: Air New Zealand wine awards 2011
This wine has a wonderfully rich palate on which grapefruit flavours come to the fore. It has a lingering intensity that is very mouth filling, rolling out to a dry finish – a distinct example of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. With a delightful light, lime colour it has hints of citrus and aromas of passionfruit, currants and jalapeno peppers spilling from the glass. Winemakers
Jules Taylor Wines source their grapes from vineyards in the Wairau and Awatere Valleys, Marlborough. Well, not so much from vineyards as back corners of vineyards, rises and hollows and dry-as bits of... Read more »
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"lingering finish making it an all-round satisfying wine"
Classically styled and characteristic of Hunter’s trademark Sauvignon Blanc, this wine shows a mixture of citrus, capsicum and ripe tropical fruit aromas. These aromas carry on to the palate which is crisp, multi layered and has a lingering finish making it an all-round satisfying wine.
At Hunter’s we try to preserve all the fresh characters we taste in the vineyard. We think it is essential to study all the fruit very carefully before making that major decision on when to pick – we only get one attempt each year. We pick in the cool of the morning and process the fruit using anaerobic techniques. The cool fruit is de-stemmed, crushed and lightly pressed. We take the greatest of care to handle the fruit as little as... Read more »
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"It's intensely aromatic on the nose displaying passionfruit, feijoa, lime zest and herbaceous characters"
5 stars & 93/100: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
Gold Medal: International Aromatic Wine Competition 2011
"It's intensely aromatic on the nose displaying passionfruit, feijoa, lime zest and herbaceous characters. The palate is concentrated and powerfully flavoured with excellent mid palate weight and perfectly pitched acidity leading to a mouthwatering finish. Quite stunning." Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
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"layered, generous, focused, and fruit driven with classical Marlborough acidity"
"The nose shows tropical and citrus fruits and an intense nettle/ passionfruit character. The palate is layered, generous, focused, and fruit driven with classical Marlborough acidity giving structure and length."
The winemakers recommend that you try this wine with marinated baked salmon fillet garnished with a fresh caper, Italian parsley and tomato salsa
The grapes for this wine are a blend of two company owned vineyards in the Wairau Valley. The majority of grapes coming off our Northbank vineyard, grown on river bed rock and trained to four cane vertical shoot positioning, and grown on thin yield inhibiting rocky soil, trained to two cane vertical shoot positioning.
The... Read more »
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"aromas of passionfruits and gooseberries"
Sauvignon Blanc is always fantastic as a young wine with intense aromatics. You will discover aromas of passionfruit and gooseberries. A block from the Clouston vineyard is selected for these wines. They will have aromas of passionfruits and gooseberries plus a hint of cut grass and similar characters on the palate.
This delicious and succulent wine is great drinking now with fresh seafood salads, vegetables and creamy cheeses over the next 2-3 years. Winemakers Notes
This is a stunning little gem from Palliser, given the price. This is the second label from Palliser Estate. The wines are recognised as being as impressive as many wineries top labels and are value for money.
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900 Grapes in a bottle!
"juicy and lively with excellent fruit intensity "
5 Stars & 93/100: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
'Intense and lush, this is fabulously drinking Sauvignon with lifted aromas of passionfruit, lime and dill. The palate is juicy and lively with excellent fruit intensity and a lingering mouthwatering finish." Sam Kim, Read more »
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"The bouquet shows classic Marlborough Sauvignon aromas of passionfruit, feijoa and lime zest with a hint of herbaceous notes"
4 sTARS: Sam Kim; Wine Orbit
The bouquet shows classic Marlborough Sauvignon aromas of passionfruit, feijoa and lime zest with a hint of herbaceous notes. It's lively and fruity on the palate with a juicy mouthfeel and a refreshing dry finish. Very pleasing drinking. Sam Kim; Read more »
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“Juicy & mouth-watering Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc”
4 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
“It’s nicely lifted on the nose displaying lime zest, currant and green capsicum characters. The palate is juicy and vibrant with bright acidity and a lingering crisp finish. It’s pristine and mouth-watering with classic Sauvignon flavours.” Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
Sensational aroma with blackcurrant, citrus and tropical fruit salad notes. The wine has a very juicy and fresh palate, layered with ripe stone fruit and citrus peel notes. Great length and balance, with a lingering clean... Read more »
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"bright tropical notes and allure of passionfruit"
"I just tasted through the latest lineup from a low-price stalwart. I sampled the wines blind, mixed with others of the same types in a series of tastings. Among others priced much higher, Oxford Landing Estates held its own." Wine Spectator’s Harvey Steinman, 21 January, 2011.
"Pale straw with a vibrant light green hue, the Oxford Landing Estates Sauvignon Blanc 2011 has lifted aromas of gooseberry and fresh cut pineapple with herbaceous nettle notes. The palate displays a lively citrus clarity and bright tropical notes and allure of passionfruit. The light to medium palate density, harmoniously balanced with the clarity... Read more »
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"ripe and succulent"
4.5 stars & (90/100): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
“It's lush and loaded with appealing flavours, displaying peach, passionfruit and feijoa characters with gentle herbaceous notes. The palate is beautifully ripe and succulent with lingering fruity finish. Great value for money, this Sauvignon delivers plenty.” Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
Pleasantly refreshing wine style sourced from selected vineyards within Marlborough. The intense juicy passionfruit flavours and underlying herbal notes are well rounded with great palate weight and acidity. Made to be... Read more »
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4 x Fault line Sauvignon Blanc 2011
"delicious" 4.5 stars (90/100): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit 2011
"Full of delicious flavours, this is beautifully aromatic on the nose with lime zest, feijoa and sweet capsicum characters. It's vibrant and punchy on the palate showing lovely fruit intensity and a lengthy juicy finish. Excellent value for money. At its best: now to 2013" 13% Screw cap. Nov 2011. Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
4 x Tuatara Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2011
"lime zest, passionfruit and... Read more »
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"juicy and full-flavoured on the palate with excellent intensity"
5 Stars (93/100 Points): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
4 stars: Raymond Chan Wine Reviews
"What a beauty. The nose is intensely fragrant displaying ripe passionfruit, peach and herbaceous notes. It's juicy and full-flavoured on the palate with excellent intensity and a long delicious finish. A superbly expressed and balanced wine. At its best: now to 2014." Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
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"A beautifully expressed and highly enjoyable wine"
4.5 Stars (90/100 Points): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
A lovely ripe Sauvignon displaying grapefruit, peach and dill characters on the nose. It's elegantly aromatic and engaging. The palate is succulent and rounded with silky texture and superb weight leading to a refreshing finish. A beautifully expressed and highly enjoyable wine. At its best: now to 2014. Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
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"a creamy texture with expressive flavours of ripe stone fruit, lime, wild herbs and wet stone"
4.5 stars (91/100 points): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
"Pristine and focused, this is a stylish expression of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc displaying feijoa, grapefruit, dill and lime zest characters on the nose. The palate is lively and juicy with a refreshing mouthfeel and a lingering crisp finish. Plenty of zing and elegantly poised too. At its best: now to 2013." Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
The vineyard selections includes fruit from the winemakers estate and from select vineyards that... Read more »
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"to a refreshing palate with a fine mineral texture and long, balanced finish"
Woodthorpe Sauvignon Blanc ‘11 has a pale lemon colour with green lights. Lifted aromas of gooseberry, passionfruit, pear and lime carry through to a refreshing palate with a fine mineral texture and long, balanced finish.
Woodthorpe Sauvignon Blanc ‘11 is best served chilled, either as a refreshing pre-dinner glass of wine or with salads, seafood dishes, and lightly spiced Asian foods. It can be enjoyed immediately upon release and will continue to develop in bottle for two years from harvest.
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"exotic tropical fruit, fresh herbs and citrus notes"
4 Stars: Decanter Magazine 2011
4 Stars: Charmian Smith, Otago Daily Times
4 Stars: Bob Campbell MW 2011
A pleasingly different take on NZ Sauvignon, notes of sweet garden pea, rhubarb & ash mix with grapefruit & a saline hint - Decanter Magazine 2011
With ripe green fruits (kiwi, melon) with an underlying minerality (suggestions of coal and riverstones) and a hint of toasted nuts... Read more »
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"Fleshy, full-bodied wine with concentrated, ripe, tropical fruit flavours"
4.5 Stars (91/100 Points): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
4 Stars: Bob Campbell MW
4 Stars: Michael Cooper, The Listener
Serious wine with concentrated flavours suggesting melon, tree fruit/nectarine, apple and wild herbs. Richly textured with good weight and mouth feel. A complex and satisfying dry wine with... Read more »
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"An exciting palate with layers of juicy flavours of passionfruit, gooseberry and kiwifruit"
Juicy and lively, this is an instantly appealing Sauvignon showing lifted aromas of stone fruit, lime zest and subtle capsicum. The palate is well fruited and rounded with lovely fruit weight and bright acidity leading to a succulent finish. Great value for money, offering plenty of youthful fruit flavours.” At its best: now to 2014. Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
An exciting palate with layers of juicy flavours of passionfruit, gooseberry and kiwifruit. Crisp acidity gives a great refreshing finish. A perfect match with seafood. Drink now.
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"A deliciously crisp & intense wine showing flavours of passionfruit & blackcurrant with underlying gooseberry"
Gold medal: Mundus Vini 2011 (Germany)
Gold Medal: Marlborough Wine Show 2011
Gold Medal: The New Zealand International Wine Show 2011
Intense and powerful aromas of blackcurrant, passionfruit, grapefruit and gooseberry. A full, crisp and powerful wine showing intense flavours of passionfruit and blackcurrant, with underlying gooseberry tones. This wine has full yet elegant palate, subtle minerality and a well balanced long,... Read more »
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"delicious"
4.5 stars (90/100): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit 2011
A bright crisp, easy drinking sauvignon blanc with aromas of gooseberry, citrus and melon. The palate is full of fabulous fruit salad flavours, lime and some slight kiwifruit notes. A beautifully balanced... Read more »
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"The fruit charged palate explodes in the mouth, where lime zest & minerality intertwine to create rich texture & a lingering finish"
Pure Gold Medal: Bragato Wine Awards 2011
Gold Medal: Air New Zealand Wine Awards 2011
This wine has a pungent nose of typical Sauvignon characters which leap from the glass. Look for aromas of white peach, passionfruit and a floral such as honey suckle or jasmine. The fruit charged palate explodes in the mouth, where lime zest and minerality intertwine to create rich texture and a lingering finish. Its finesse and concentration make it a delicious aperitif and an... Read more »
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"A highly enjoyable Sauvignon showing plenty of tasty flavours"
4 stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
4 stars: Raymond Chan, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews
"Lovely combination of ripe citrus, peach and capsicum notes on the nose. The palate is zesty and lively with good fruit intensity, leading to a classic dry finish backed by racy acidity. A highly enjoyable Sauvignon showing plenty of tasty flavours." Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
"Bright, even straw-yellow colour with a pale edge, the nose is restrained and... Read more »
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"Pale straw with green hues. Aromas of blackcurrant and grapefruit dominate"
Pure Elite Gold (19+/20 points): – Air New ZEALAND WINE AWARDS 2011
Pale straw with green hues. Aromas of blackcurrant and grapefruit dominate. A crisp, medium bodied, dry wine with a refreshing and elegant palate. Mouth-watering acidity is balanced by a mineral note on the lingering finish. Winemakers Notes
In 1989 the unlikely combination of two windsurfing mates restauranteur Chris Gambitsis and police detective Phil Binnie decided that enjoying wine was not enough and what they really wanted to do was grow grapes and make wine. In true kiwi fashion, they jumped in the deep end, and set about establishing the notoriously stony Falcon Vineyard. They... Read more »
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Classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Aromas of gooseberry, guava and grapefruit with a touch of red capsicum
Pale lemon with green highlights. Classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Aromas of gooseberry, guava and grapefruit with a touch of red capsicum. Refreshing and flavoursome on the palate with lifted ripe citrus and an intriguing mineral note. Well balanced with great length and purity on the finish. Winemakers Notes
The name 'Wild South' reflects the raw beauty, unique character and spirit of Marlborough. Wild South produces premium Marlborough varietals with wines that are characterized by varietal expression, concentrated flavour and outstanding quality. Winemaker: Christie Brown
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Lifted sweet tropical fruit notes of passion fruit, mango & a hint of lemongrass flow in abundance onto the palate.
Pale straw. Lifted sweet tropical fruit notes of passion fruit, mango, honeydew melon and a hint of lemongrass flow in abundance onto the palate. These intensely fruity flavours mingle with red capsicum and lemongrass, leading on to a deliciously soft textured yet lingering finish.
The Sacred Hill tale is one of innovation, commitment and skill. A passion for making wine drives this winery, creating hand crafted wines that maximise the unique vineyard sites while embracing technological innovation in the winery. The team at Sacred Hill believe wine... Read more »
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"A succulent palate full of tropical and citrus notes, with a crisp, fresh finish"
Pale straw colour. The nose has lifted notes of guava, grapefruit and a touch of green bean. A succulent palate full of tropical and citrus notes, with a crisp, fresh finish. Winemakers Notes
DUSKY SOUNDS embodies our enchanted land; clean and vibrant, with unique flavour that is loved around the world. Evolving in isolation over 80 million years ago, New Zealand has its own special natural environment, its native flora and fauna are truly unique in this world. New Zealand's isolated soils, pure waters and cool maritime winds add the finishing touches to produce DUSKY SOUNDS premium wines. Dusky Sounds epitomises New Zealand's unique personality. Strong varietal characters, lifted, pungent aromatics, along... Read more »
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"Vibrant tropical fruit and grapefruit aromas follow up on the palate"
Vibrant tropical fruit and grapefruit aromas follow up on the palate and combine with herbal and capsicum flavours that lead to a long, minerally finish.
To preserve the flavours and textures of our fruit, we use gentle crushing, cold fermentations in temperature contolled stainless steel tanks and non-oxidative winemaking techniques.
Rain in late December and early January broke up long dry spells and set the vines up for the harvest season ensuring there was no stress on the fruit. A warm growing season enabled ripening at lower than average sugar levels, resulting in more intense flavours at lower alcohol levels. Rain in late April did not cause any major issues, given that the majority of fruit was already... Read more »
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"Exuberant gooseberry flavours complement the banana/pineapple flavours"
4.5 Stars (90 Points): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
Bronze Medal: Marlborough Wine Show 2011
"It's intense on the nose showing passionfruit, peach, pineapple and herbaceous characters. The palate is vibrant and full with excellent fruit richness and bright acidity leading to a lovely refreshing finish. The wine shows great intensity, and is very approachable too. At its best: now to 2014." Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
"Nicely... Read more »
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"Delicate flavours of apricots, mandarin, candied tropical fruits and honey"
The wine has a golden hue. When released in Nov 2011, this late harvest wine was showing delicate aromas of ripe stone fruits, honey and subtle hints of its Sauvignon Blanc parentage. Rich & viscous with a great acid balance which keeps this wine from being cloying. Delicate flavours of apricots, mandarin, candied tropical fruits and honey make this late harvest sweetie a perfect partner for poached pears and mascarpone. Luscious.......!
After exploring the globe's wine producing areas and working many consecutive vintages in Italy, Jules settled back into Marlborough helping to produce award winning wines for the likes of Kim Crawford, Saint Clair and Cape Campbell. Around this time she decided to... Read more »
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"juicy and precise with whispering sweetness"
A beautiful fine expression of the variety showing elegant aromas of white peach, lemon/lime and floral. The palate is juicy and precise with whispering sweetness which is perfectly balanced by the bright acidity. A delightful Riesling with a delicate crisp finish. At its best: now to 2015. Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
Very tasty, not-quite-dry style with some lovely fruit behind it. Youthful and openning out well, already food-friendly with good spine and plenty to build on over the next year or two. ... Read more »
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"succulent and intensely flavoured on the palate with a fruity mouth feel"
Beautifully perfumed on the nose showing stone fruit, feijoa and herbaceous notes. It's succulent and intensely flavoured on the palate with a fruity mouth feel. A highly enjoyable Sauvignon offering plenty of attractive flavours. At its best: now to 2014. Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
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"zingy with hints of blackcurrants, feijoas and limes with a touch of complexing flintiness"
"I cannot think of another New Zealand wine producer that has been making top wines across their entire range as consistently as Neudorf over three decades. Chardonnay is the star with Pinot Noir, Riesling, Pinot Gris and Sauvignon Blanc very close behind."
Intense and highly aromatics, zingy with hints of blackcurrants, feijoas and limes with a touch of complexing flintiness. The entry to the wine is textured and it rolls smoothly across the palate to a full creamy finish. At Neudorf the pursuit of Sauvignon Blanc with elegance is a driving force and we use a small amount of barrel ferment to produce some richness in the wine without losing the distinctive cool climate freshness. Drink it with... Read more »
Elsewhere $179.94($29.99 per bottle)