Sauvignon Blanc

"One of the great 2010 Sauvignons"

5 STARS (94/100): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"One of the great 2010 Sauvignons, the wine has an amazing intensity on the nose displaying passionfruit, feijoa and lime zest characters. The palate is lively and vibrant with bright acidity and a lingering juicy finish. It's beautifully balanced and packed with delicious flavours. At its best: now to 2013". Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

2009 vintage: BEST BUY CUISINE & AWARDED 91/100

2008 vintage: GOLD MEDAL & AWARDED 92/100

2007... Read more »

GREAT SAVINGS FROM THE HAWKES BAY'S LEADING BRAND

Gentle flavours and aromas of citrus, passionfruit and nectarine compliment the distinct aroma of gooseberries. A mineral character lends a Sancerre-like character to the wine. The fresh acid is balanced by a tiny amount of retained sweetness. A modest alcohol level is a big plus for this style of wine.

This is a great wine to drink on its own or it would fit well with Asian style food or fresh shellfish. New season’s asparagus or dishes featuring goat cheese would be sensational match. Winemakers Notes

Trinity Hills reputation is based on their ability to produce outstanding wines that explode with fruit character and yet retain the sophistication and complexity we would expect from old world wines. John... Read more »

"Flavours are just gorgeous and mouthwatering"

4.5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Flavours are just gorgeous and mouthwatering. The nose is lifted showing passionfruit, feijoa and capsicum characters. It's juicy and lively on the palate with a lingering fruity finish. Great value for money. At its best: now to 2012"

"Sourced from a variety of sites throughout the Marlborough region this Sauvignon Blanc is a light bodied, dry, crisp wine with flavours of gooseberry, passionfruit and nettles. Mouth watering acidity leads to a long lingering finish" Wine makers Notes.

This Sauvignon Blanc is delicious for drinking immediately and will be at its best over the next... Read more »

"This fabulously priced Sauvignon is packed with luscious flavours of feijoa, currant and lime zest"

4.5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"This fabulously priced Sauvignon is packed with luscious flavours of feijoa, currant and lime zest. The palate is ripe and intense showing excellent flavour intensity and persistency. At its best: now to 2012" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Crisp, light-bodied Sauvignon Blanc showing flavours of gooseberry, peach and nettles. Defined acidity ensures freshness on the palate and provides a lingering finish. Recommended to be consumed immediately or within the... Read more »

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Lifted aromatics with an intriguing medley of summer fruits. Passion fruit, gooseberry, pineapple and ripe fig characters mingle with nettles and lemon grass. The palate is intense yet supple, with a lovely soft texture. Ripe tropical fruits mingle with citrus nuances and subtle herbaceousness. The overall effect is an intense wine with soft texture, supple whilst maintaining great length and persistence of flavour. Winemakers Notes

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 should be enjoyed as one of life's simple yet... Read more »

"A punchy and classic Sauvignon offering excellent value for money"

4.5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"This is a fresh and tasty Sauvignon with plenty of ripe citrus, currant and passionfruit characters. The palate is lively and succulent with a zesty mouthfeel and a refreshing finish. A punchy and classic Sauvignon offering excellent value for money. At its best: now to 2012" Sam Kim , Wine Orbit

"A clean, fresh and aromatic wine showing flavours of passionfruit and grapefruit. Underlying fine mineral tones and lively crisp acidity provide a long refreshing finish. Made... Read more »

"Sauvignon fans will love this"

5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Each year this label continues to deliver amazing flavour intensity and brilliant value. The nose is beautifully lifted showing lime zest, stonefruit and passionfruit characters. It's powerful and explosive on the palate with nicely balanced acidity and a lingering finish. Sauvignon fans will love this. At its best: now to 2012" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"This vibrant Sauvignon Blanc shows flavours of gooseberry, passionfruit and melon along with underlying herbal notes. Well balanced and crisp with plenty of zing and... Read more »

"great after-work and pre-dinner sipper"

4 STARS: Peter Saunders

4 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Nicely pungent near-dry style, loyal to the Marlborough varietal statement and with a palate-cleansing quality that makes a great after-work and pre-dinner sipper as well as perfectly suited for food from the sea and white meats. Gutsy flavours, in no hurry" Peter Saunders

"Ripe and fragrant, this attractive wine shows ripe passionfruit, lemon/lime and subtle floral characters on the nose. It's refreshing and smooth on the... Read more »

5 STARS (93/100): Sam Kim; Wine Orbit

5 STARS: Winestate Magazine

TOP 10 SAUVIGNON BLANC: Bob Campbell MW

"Appealing, aromatic wine with lifted stone fruit and a smattering of wild herb characters. This is everything Sauvignon Blanc should be - light, ethereal, fresh and beguiling. As good as Martinborough Sauvignon Blanc gets and up with the best from Marlborough." Bob Campbell MW

The first Palliser Estate vines were planted more than 25 years ago, in 1984. Palliser has a superb track record in winning national and international medals and trophies.

Martinborough Classic in the making

4 Stars: Michael Cooper NZ Buyers Guide 2010

100% Accredited member of Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand

Pure, fresh, crisp Sauvignon Blanc with attractive mineral, gooseberry and slightly grassy flavours. Bone-dry with an ethereal texture. Bob Campbell MW
In 1988 Martinborough was establishing itself as an emerging wine region. The Parkinson family, following extended stints in France and Italy which had ignited their passion for old world wines, and believing Martinborough was the perfect place to create wines of similarly high quality and character, established... Read more »

** Over run from an export order**

"Beautifully crisp and mouth watering"

This wine delivers lively aromas of passionfruit and lime zest. Vibrant and well balanced with delicious flavours and a lengthy finish. Beautifully crisp and mouth watering. Well matched with mussel fritters, seafood risotto, roasted or grilled peppers.

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"It's FUll-flavoured, delicious and so easy on the palate"

4 stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

“It's full-flavoured, delicious and so easy on the palate showing passionfruit, lime zest and herbaceous flavours. The bright acidity provides a lovely refreshing mouthfeel and leads to a lingering juicy finish. Great value for money. At its best: now to 2012". Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"This sauvignon blanc has flavours of gooseberry, passionfruit and mineral... Read more »

"full of intense and delicious flavours"

4.5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Love this new vintage Fire Road Sauvignon. It's full of intense and delicious flavours, displaying lifted aromas of lime zest, passionfruit and fresh herb. The palate is lively and juicy with crisp acidity and a lingering finish. Superb value for money. At its best: now to 2012" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

A lifted nose showing aromas of gooseberry, passionfruit, kiwifruit and underlying herbal notes. This is a light-bodied dry, crisp wine with typical Marlborough flavours of gooseberry, stone fruit and nettles. It... Read more »

"Amazing value for money"

GOLD MEDAL: Liquorland IWC 2010

"Every year the team at Waimea Estates deliver plenty of mouthwatering flavours in this label. The nose is punchy and lifted showing lime zest, capsicum and passionfruit characters. The palate is intensely flavoured with a juicy mouthfeel and a crisp dry finish. Amazing value for money" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit.

Lovely pungent aromas of gooseberry, passionfruit, mandarin and lime spring from the glass – while the palate is refreshing yet approachable, with subtle texture and mineral nuances. It is the perfect Sauvignon for all occasions –... Read more »

"A DISTINCTIVE AND ATTRACTIVE WINE WITH A PERFECT BALANCE OF ZESTY ACIDITY" bobswinereviews.com

"SHOWING VERY GOOD DELICAY AND DEPTH" Michael Cooper, Buyers Guide to NZ Wine 2010

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: BY WITHER HILLS

A deliciously fresh Sauvignon Blanc showing classic aromas of gooseberry, lime and tropical fruits. The palate is layered with herbaceous greens and ripe melon flavours with underlying citrus acidity, creating length and texture. A perfectly balanced Sauvignon Blanc with remarkable freshness and fruit purity to be enjoyed for all occasions. Winemaker notes.

"fresh tropical fruit sweetness"

GOLD MEDAL: San Diego International Wine Competition

GOLD MEDAL: Riverside International Wine Competition

GOLD MEDAL: Jerry Mead’s New World Wine Competition

SILVER MEDAL: International Wine & Spirits Challenge

4 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Colour: Pale yellow in colour with green hues and brilliant clarity.

Nose: Lifted fruit characters of... Read more »

4 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"A beautifully ripe nose displaying peach, passionfruit and subtle capsicum characters. The palate is immediately attractive showing fruity mouthfeel and crisp acidity providing a pleasant dry finish. Easy-going and very tasty. Great value. At its best: now to 2011" Sam Kim

"Lifted aromas of gooseberry and kiwifruit. A crisp, fresh wine with classical varietal flavours of gooseberry, passionfruit and herbaceous notes. A flavoursome palate with refreshing acidity and a lingering finish.

This wine is drinking beautifully now or at its best over the next two years. Enjoy it on its own or with seafood or chicken served with grilled vegetables or fresh salad" Winemakers notes

HIGHLY RECOMMENED: READ MY MEMBER COMMENTS

4.5 STARS (90/100): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"It's gorgeously pungent on the nose showing lime zest, feijoa and stonefruit characters. The palate is bursting with juicy fruits and lemony acidity. For the price this is delivering amazing amount of delicious flavours" Sam Kim

This Sauvignon Blanc is fresh and crisp with passionfruit, lime zest and gooseberry flavours. It has vibrant, lively acidity balanced well with concentrated fruit and a lingering, appealing finish. A great summer sipper which is sure to please. Well matched with seafood... Read more »

"BEAUTIFULLY PURE AND CRISP"

4.5 STARS: Sam Kim Wine Orbit

"A vibrant and lively Sauvignon displaying lime, pineapple and herbaceous characters on the nose. It's zesty and intensely flavoured on the palate with bright acidity and a fine, lingering finish. The wine is beautifully pure and crisp with plenty of mouthwatering flavours. At its best: now to 2012." Sam Kim

"juicy and powerfully flavoured"

AWARDED 90/100: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"An intense and ripe bouquet displaying lime zest, capsicum and passionfruit characters. It's juicy and powerfully flavoured on the palate with excellent mid palate weight and refreshing acidity. The wine is explosive on the palate with loads of delicious flavours. At its best: now to 2012". Sam Kim

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“APPEALING JUICY FLAVOURS”

4 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit 2010

"Mellow and gentle on the nose, the bouquet displays lime zest, feijoa and chalky mineral characters. The palate is lively and finely textured with bright acidity and a lingering delicate finish. A rounded and soft style showing appealing juicy flavours. At its best: now to end of 2011" Sam Kim

Green tinged in appearance, the wine has complex flavours of herbs, grapefruit... Read more »

*24 x 375ml BOTTLES PER CASE (Half bottles)

"COMPLEX FRESH FRUIT AND TROPICAL FLAVOURS"

BLUE GOLD: Sydney International Wine Competition 2009

4.5 STARS: Winestate Sauvignon Blanc 2008 Special Edition

"An exuberantly powerful nose - loads of capsicum and passionfruit. A delicious wine with a zesty palate of complex fresh fruit and tropical flavours. Enjoy on its own or with seafood or chicken served with grilled vegetables or fresh salad". Wine Makers notes.

"classic New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc"

GOLD MEDAL: Liquorland International Wine Competition

"An intense fruit driven style from Marlborough New Zealand. Rich and tangy. This is a fresh and full-bodied wine with gooseberry, subtle passionfruit flavours and a hint of green capsicum backed by a zesty finish. This classic New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc pairs well with seafood and green salads." Winemakers Notes

What exactly happened at Grass Cove, Queen Charlotte Sound on October 17th 1773 will never be known, except to say that when hms adventure set sail the following day, the ships master had renamed the cove, Bloody Bay. Today this evocative name represents a special range... Read more »

"PRODUCED BY THE WORLD’S FIRST carboNZero Cert TM CERTIFIED WINERY"

4 STARS (86/100): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

It's gently fragrant on the nose displaying lime zest, feijoa and herbaceous characters. The palate is immediately appealing with a juicy mouthfeel and zesty acidity. A classically flavoured and nicely flowing wine for easy drinking. Sam Kim

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Bouquet: Fresh and fruit driven with aromas of pineapple, citrus, tropical fruits and typical Marlborough... Read more »

NB: 1.5 ltr bottle [works out to be $6.50 per 750ml]

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"Produced by the world's first carboNZero (Cer™) winery"

Distinctively Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc in a medium bodied style.

Bouquet: Fresh and fruit driven with aromas of pineapple, citrus, tropical fruits and typical Marlborough herbaceousness.

Palate: The palate displays a classic partnership of herbaceous and tropical fruit characters, has an attractive balance and a long finish. Classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.

Food match: Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc’s are ideally suited to fresh seafood and equally enjoyable on its own.

4 STARS (87/100): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"It's nicely lifted on the nose displaying green capsicum, lime zesty and a touch of passionfruit characters. The palate is full and well fruited with a succulent mouthfeel and a crisp lingering finish. The wine is lively, zesty and refreshingly tasty. At its best: now to 2011". Sam Kim.

Hawke's Bay Sauvignon Blanc provides fresh stonefruit characters, complementing the trademark gooseberry and tropical fruit of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Ripe lime and melon flavours from the Semillon blend to give a complex, rich and easy drinking style that matches well with a range of foods or is perfect for drinking unaccompanied. A fruity style that is very approachable young, this wine will also cellar well for 3-5 years.

"When... Read more »

"YOU WILL DISCOVER THE PRODUCER WHEN THE WINE ARRIVES"

"The nose is vibrant and fresh showing feijoa, passion-fruit and green capsicum characters. It's juicy and zesty on the palate with refreshing acidity and a lingering finish. A great looking savvy with classic flavours" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

The wines are made by consultant Rod McDonald - a former winner of the coveted WINEMAKER OF THE YEAR title.

"This pristine example of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc bursts with ripe gooseberry, tropical fruits and capsicum aromas. These vibrant fresh fruit characters flow through to the palate where they are balanced by lovely textural elements and a long persistent finish" Winemakers notes.
 

"ELEGANT AND FINELY CRAFTED WITH EXCELLENT VARIETAL EXPRESSION" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

4.5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

“IT IS FRESH, FULL-FLAVOURED AND RIPELY HERBACEOUS” Michael Cooper, Buyers Guide to NZ Wines 2010"

“ATTRACTIVE WINE WITH GOOD VARIETAL AND REGIONAL CHARACTER” Bob Campbell MW

"Classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc sourced from the Brancott & Awatere Valley. This wine delivers lifted tropical as well as lime & citrus flavours but has good weight and length on the palate after... Read more »

"LIME, NECTARINE, GRAPEFRUIT, FLOWERS AND APPLE"

BLUE-GOLD: Sydney International Wine Competition 2010 (Judged with food)

"Pale green tinged in appearance. Aromas of fresh lime juice, stonefruit and sweet herbs with just a hint of spice. On the palate lime, nectarine, grapefuit, flowers and apple flavours flow. Rich and rounded with bright citrus acidity. Finishes clean and dry" Wine Makers Notes

"THIS BOTTLE OF WINE IS A CARBONZERO (CER™) PRODUCT"

"A gently perfumed nose displaying capsicum, stonefruit and subtle floral notes. The refreshing palate shows soft texture and bright acidity with a crisp finish" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: EXCLUSIVE TO BLACKMARKET MEMBERS

"This Sauvignon Blanc has enticing crystal clarity with a pale straw colour. Intense pungency of passionfruit and melon mingle with underlying grapefruit and mineral notes with hints of crushed herbs. This is a pleasingly rich style of Sauvignon Blanc which has well balanced acidity and lingering mineral notes on the finish. An elegant wine with delightful ripe fruit characters" Winemaker

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“LIVELY AND REFRESHING WITH A FRUITY MOUTHFEEL AND A LINGERING CRISP FINISH”

AWARDED 4 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

A well defined and varietaly expressive wine displaying herbaceous, green capsicum and lime zest characters on the nose. The palate is lively and refreshing with a fruity mouthfeel and a lingering crisp finish. It's full-flavoured and mouth-wateringly dry. At its best: now to 2011. Sam Kim.

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Our 2008 Sauvignon Blanc displays classic aromas of green capsicum, pea-pods and flint, carrying through to a palate of gooseberries and mango supported by oak. Our entire Parkburn Vineyard component... Read more »

*Priced to clear stocks*

"OFFERS EXCELLENT VALUE AT $10.99" Bob Campbell MW

4 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Loving the 2009 Marlborough sauvignons? The Whalebone Bay is no exception. Passionfruit, lemon verbena, lime and grassy notes on the nose and in the mouth it's tangy, vibrant and long on flavour." Yvonne Lorkin

It's pure and lush on the nose displaying passionfruit, lime zest and subtle floral characters. The palate is vibrant and lively with a juicy mouthfeel and refreshing acidity. The wine is such an appealing style and represents excellent value for money. Sam Kim.

A... Read more »

*Price reduction ends 12.9.10*

4.5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

SILVER MEDAL: Liquorland International Wine Competition

SILVER MEDAL: 2010 London International Wine Challenge

"A beautifully fragrant nose displaying passion-fruit, lime zest and a touch of currant characters. It's immediately appealing on the palate with a juicy mouth-feel and bright acidity. It's mouth-watering and very easy to like. At its best: now to 2011" Sam Kim

"Full-flavoured with ripe melon, lime and lingering gooseberry flavours. This wine is crisp and dry" Winemakers notes

WINEMAKING TECHNIQUE: Once the fruit is gently... Read more »

5 STARS & 95/100: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

4.5 STARS: Michael Cooper, Winestate Magazine Sept/October 2009

4 STARS: Bob Campbell MW, Gourmet Traveller Wine

"This is striking and extraordinary. Both Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon (unclarified) juice were fermented using indigenous yeast and matured on lees (Semillon in old barriques) for nine months. It’s powerful on the nose displaying dried herb, lime zest and flinty mineral characters with a touch of ripe passionfruit notes. The palate is explosive on entry yet remains elegant and seamless throughout, showing lovely fine texture, excellent mid palate weight and beautifully... Read more »

"LIFTED AROMAS OF PASSIONFRUIT"

4.5 STARS: Sam Kim Wine Orbit

"Ripe and refreshing, this is a lovely drinking Sauvignon displaying lifted aromas of passionfruit, lime zest and subtle capsicum. The palate is lively and juicy with bright acidity and a lingering crisp finish. A nicely balanced wine showing plenty of tasty flavours. At its best: now to 2012" Sam Kim Wine Orbit.

"Lifted aromas of gooseberry and nettle with classic Marlborough Sauvignon intensity and purity. A full palate with ripe gooseberry, bell pepper and lemongrass flavours. Soft textured, with excellent balance and lingering... Read more »

"classically flavoured and very pleasant drinking"

4 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

“The nose is fresh and intensely lifted showing passion-fruit, lime zest and subtle herbaceous characters. It's nicely fruited on the palate showing soft texture, bright acidity and a crisp dry finish. The wine is classically flavoured and very pleasant drinking. At its best: now to 2011” Sam Kim

*Priced to clear stocks*

"PASSIONFRUIT, FEIJOA AND LIME... mouthwatering finish "

4.5 STARS: Sam Kim; Wine Orbit

"Fresh and vibrant, this excellent Sauvignon displays lifted passionfruit, feijoa and lime zest characters on the nose. It’s lively on the palate with zesty acidity and easy flowing mouthfeel. The crisp, mouthwatering finish is sure to satisfy Sauvignon fans. At its best: now to 2010.”

"A nicely spicy, fresh and grassy Marlborough style with lots of traditional local tang. An excellent wine pre-dinner with afternoon nibbles or antipasto; refreshing and tasty. A wine... Read more »

4 STARS (86/100): Sam Kim Wine Orbit

"juicy, easy flowing and nicely fruited"

"A pleasant and vibrant Sauvignon displaying fresh apple, citrus and gentle herbaceous characters on the nose. The palate is juicy, easy flowing and nicely fruited. A well balanced wine showing plenty of tasty fruit flavours".

100% WAIRAU VALLEY, MARLBOROUGH, NEW ZEALAND

4 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit.

"An appealing youthful wine displaying lime zest, floral and ripe passionfruit characters. The palate is intensely flavoured and vibrant, showing refreshing acidity and juicy finish. The wine is crisp and full of attractive flavours. At its best now: to 2011" Sam Kim

"A full bodied Sauvignon Blanc with exuberant gooseberry flavours underpinned by zingy acidity. This crisp and refreshing wine can be enjoyed now or over the
next two years". Winemaker's Notes
 

FRAGRANT, FRUITY SAUVIGNON FROM ONE OF NZ'S TOP WINERIES

Fresh gooseberry, asparagus and green apple fruit on the nose. Lively and zippy on the palate with typical Sauvignon Blanc flavours of grass, nettles, gooseberry and some background tropical fruit notes. Great value.

Matua Valley Wines began as a small, family-run winery in West Auckland, in 1973. In the next few years, winemakers Ross and Bill Spence quickly gained a reputation for innovative, award-winning wines - including the first ever New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc! The Matua Road wines are designed for consumption in their youth and are perfect for enjoying amongst friends. A classic, fun range at an affordable price.

THE WINE THAT PUT NZ ON THE INTERNATIONAL WINE MAP!

"Scented and summery, the 2008 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc has deliciously vibrant aromatics that infuse the tropical fragrance of fresh passionfruit and juicy pineapples with garden-fresh basil and the spiciness of crushed tomato leaves. The palate is long and succulent, combining exotic fruits with ripe, red capsicum and a twist of green olive, beautifully complemented by crisp natural acidity and a hint of lime zest."

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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: UNBEATABLE VALUE

4 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"It's bursting with fresh flavours of feijoas and passion fruits on the nose. The palate is succulent with zesty mouthfeel and a lingering fruity finish. A very inviting Sauvignon with plenty of appeal" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit.

"An aromatic feast on the nose and a clean crisp flavourful palate make this wine the ideal accompaniment to a wide range of seafood and poultry dishes or as an aperitif.
Pungent gooseberry and capsicums, lime and white pepper with floral notes. Tropical fruits gooseberry and grassy notes. Rich palate... Read more »

"THE WINE IS BEAUTIFULLY FRUITED AND BRILLIANTLY EXPRESSIVE"

5 STARS (93/100): Sam Kim; Wine Orbit

"It's full of zesty and vibrant flavours - lime, feijoa and passionfruit. The palate is intense and juicy with bright acidity and a lingering crisp finish. The wine is beautifully fruited and brilliantly expressive. At its best: now to 2012."

Takutai is a brand made by the highly experienced and award winning team at Waimea Estate. Takutai is about 'their sense of place' in growing grapes and making wine in a maritime climate, on the alluvial soils of the ancient delta of the Waimea River in the Nelson region of New Zealand. The region regularly records... Read more »

"lusciously delicious wine"

5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Grapes for this lusciously delicious wine were sourced from Awatere and Wairau Valleys. The nose is ripe and intense displaying passionfruit, feijoa and currant characters with a touch of capsicum. It's succulent and vibrant on the palate showing zesty acidity and a lingering juicy finish. At its best: now to 2012".

Lifted aromas of blackcurrant and gooseberry with hints of passion-fruit mingled with a hint of tobacco leaf and freshly cut herbs. A refreshing and elegant wine with concentrated blackcurrant, with underlying citrus and... Read more »

*Priced to clear stocks*

"ripe tropical fruit - with a fully dry, slightly flinty finish"

 17+/20: www.jancisrobinson.com

"Julia Harding MW (jancisrobinson.com) gave the highest equal score to this wine out of all the 2008 Marlborough Sauvignons she tasted in Feb/March 2009"

4 STARS: Michael Coopers Buyers Guide to NZ Wine 2010

“Mouthfilling with a ‘funky’ bouquet reflecting the use of indigenous yeast, and ripe tropical fruit rather than herbaceous flavours, it shows good concentration, with a fully dry, slightly flinty finish”... Read more »

TROPHY + GOLD MEDAL + 5 STARS (93/100)

93 POINTS "VIBRANT AND FULL OF DELICIOUS FLAVOURS... A FABULOUS DRINK" Sam Kim Wine Orbit June 2010

92 POINTS "ONE OF THE MORE CONCENTRATED 08'S FROM MARLBOROUGH - this has a ripe gooseberry and passion fruit nose, very fresh and sweet smelling. The palate's smoothly honed with plenty of citrus and tropical flavours. Smooth and flowing a terrific example" Nick Stock Wine 100 Sept 09

"The 2008 Sauvignon Blanc has a lovely pear drop scented nose with orange blossom and nectarine, the palate is medium bodied, racy acidity complemented by pear drop and green lemon and an elegant finish. A well crafted Sauvignon Blanc" Wine Advocate 2009

“Very... Read more »

"MAGNIFICENCE IN A BOTTLE"

5 STARS: Cuisine Magazine January 2010

TOP 10: Cuisine Magazine January 2010

AWARDED BEST BUY: Cuisine Magazine January 2010

The eagerly awaited second vintage of the wine described by Sunday Magazine as "Magnificence in a bottle". The debut 2008 vintage won 'Best Sauvignon Blanc' at the Boutique Wine Awards and this follow up wine promises more of the same – a scented, ripely herbaceous bouquet which leads to tropical and stone fruit flavours and a lingering finish. Elegant and aromatic, this is a wine for sharing with family and friends.