"Crisp, tangy Awatere Sauvignon Blanc" Bob Campbell, MW
"Impressively fragrant on the nose showing grapefruit, kaffir lime, apple & feijoa characters" Wine Orbit
Perfect with fresh & grilled seafood dishes with a little zest
Mystery Single Vineyard Upper Awatere Sauvignon Blanc 2019
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Mystery Single Vineyard Upper Awatere Sauvignon Blanc 2019
Accolades
Awarded Blue-Gold Medal
Sydney International Wine Competition 2020
Awarded 94/100 Points & 5 Stars
Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
Awarded 92/100 Points
NZ Wine Rater
Awarded 90/100 Points & 4 Stars
Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review
Awarded 90/100 Points
Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier
Description
- Bone-dry style
- Kaffir lime
- Blackcurrant bud
- Mineral acidity
"The wine is pristine and impressively fragrant on the nose showing grapefruit, kaffir lime, apple and feijoa characters, followed by a wonderfully weighted palate that is bright and flavoursome. It is punchy and fabulously expressed with a lengthy tasty finish" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
"Crisp, tangy Awatere Sauvignon Blanc with typical racy green capsicum, gooseberry, nettle, oyster shell and subtle passionfruit flavours. A good food wine in a bone-dry style. Punchy wine" Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review
"Fruity, savoury, tropical, herbaceous, pungent and classic. Aromas and flavours of gooseberry and nettles, mango and peach, grapefruit and hay. Plenty of acidity to keep the palate fresh as well as emphasise the wet stone minerality. Young, fresh and vibrant. Lots to like and easy to drink with a core of fruit and herbs & just dry finish. Drink now and through 2022" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier
"Complex, fragrant aromatics with, generous guava, grapefruit, melon-skin, citrus peel and Thai basil characters. Reasonably full and lush with nice texture, a citrus focus and good concentration on the finish" NZ Wine Rater
The 2019 Upper Awatere Sauvignon Blanc is delightfully aromatic with lifted notes of cool climate stone fruits, blackcurrant bud and gooseberries filling the glass. There is an abundance of fruit weight on the palate which is structured and well balanced, with refreshing mineral acidity.
The Upper Awatere is known for its rugged soils, unforgiving climate and stunning Sauvignon Blanc flavours. Strong winds, scorching daytime temperatures, and cool clear nights contribute to the development of the amazing flavours found in Sauvignon Blanc grapes. This single-vineyard Sauvignon Blanc is crafted by this terroir, creating wines that are pristine, refined and well balanced, with a strong sense of place.
The 2019 season was ideal. The spring temperatures were cool but not too cold, the summer season was warm but not too hot and the autumn weather gave very good ripening days without too much rainfall. Thankfully there were no significant weather events and the vines happily ripened the grapes to their full potential. The canopy was very healthy and flush, and full flavoursome fruit was harvested in the cool of the night to retain the refreshing acidity and finesse.
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This wine is superb, must be the 5th time I have ordered it. Well done, you deserve every star.
Avril - 27/04/2021
Great value Nd a lovely wine
Jill - 25/04/2021
excellent wine
Brian - 23/04/2021
Beautiful well rounded wine, delightful to drink, and I love the slight buttery flavour.
Patricia - 21/04/2021
One of the best
Jim - 08/03/2021
Great value at this price.
Raeone - 07/03/2021
A really good Sav with the distinctive Awatere flavours that I love. Good value, this is my 2nd lot.
Bridget - 04/03/2021
Great Wine.
Rose - 30/09/2020
Great value for money
J - 30/09/2020
excellent sav blanc,well priced
Ian - 30/09/2020
Nice succulent Wine a Yes from us
Jim - 29/09/2020
Very nice wine, bold and a wine I would buy again. In fact, I already have!
John - 19/06/2021
Have bought earlier vintage of this wine and was just as happy with the 2019.
Jim - 19/05/2021
Straight forward, thicker and slightly sweeter style. Good value
Michel - 08/05/2021
A good wine
Sue - 29/04/2021
Lovely wine, thank you!!
Linda - 26/04/2021
Taste exactly as advertised
Wayne - 20/04/2021
A light Sauv - ok for everyday glass or two
Jude - 03/03/2021
Very tasty Sav Blanc
Peter - 11/12/2020
Crisp, fresh and fruity. Good value.
Graham - 19/11/2020
We enjoyed this wine - better than similarly priced wines at the supermarket!
Trish - 08/10/2020
Pleasant drink
Alison - 02/10/2020
Great value for money... delicious
Janice - 01/10/2020
Excellent value for money. A great wine to have when socializing.
Roy - 30/09/2020
Very good
Peter - 12/09/2020
Had I known a previous purchase of this SB had taken place I would not have re-ordered.... not one of my preferred vints.
Geoff - 01/03/2021
Very nice and will improve a little more in the cellar where it will spend at least another 6 months.
Cary - 30/09/2020
Just disappointed..did not have the usual characteristics of the upper Awatere. Was not like wines I have had from there.
Gary - 29/09/2020
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