"95pts... CLASSY and DISTINCTIVE wine in a restrained style" Bob Campbell, Master Of Wine
Fragrant aromatics reminiscent of grapefruit peel, bitter lemon, guava, nettle and sweet herbs.
Try this with fresh summer flavours of gazpacho or tomato consommé
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Marble Leaf Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2016
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Marble Leaf Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2016
Accolades
Awarded 95/100 Points
Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review, Nov 2016
Awarded 90/100 Points
Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Dec 2017
Awarded 17.5/20 Points
Raymond Chan, Nov 2016
Description
"Increased barrel fermentation component, now up to 10% with a small percentage on skins. A very textural sauvignon blanc while still retaining ripe stone fruit and nectarine, plus a hint of savoury lees character. The acidity is nicely integrated but still helps drive a lengthy finish. A classy and distinctive wine in a restrained style" Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review, Nov 2016
"Bright, pale straw-yellow colour with slight green hues, lighter on the rim. The nose is firmly packed with a core of cut-grass, nettles, fresh herbs and gooseberries, along with subtle bean notes adding interest and showing the beginnings of secondary development. Dry to taste and medium-bodied, the palate has good intensity of cut-grass, nettle, herb and gooseberry flavours. The fruit forms a fine, tight core, and the wine flows along a fine-textured line with mouthwatering acidity providing energy. The wine carries to a lingering, nuanced finish of cut-grass, gooseberries and hints of minerals. This is a fresh Sauvignon Blanc with good depth of cooler-spectrum nettle, cut-grass and gooseberry flavours and hints of beans and minerals. Match with salads and vegetables, and Mediterranean fare over the next 2 years. Fruit from 12 sites in the Wairau Valley fermented in stainless-steel, with 10% in barrel, and a small portion on skins to 13.0% alc. the barrel component aged 4-5 months on lees" Raymond Chan, Nov 2016
"It is beautifully lifted on the nose showing green rockmelon, passionfruit, lemongrass and sweet basil characters, leading to a fruit-expressive palate that is intense and juicy. The wine delivers bright fruit flavours and vibrant acidity, finishing long and attractive. At its best: now to end of 2018" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Dec 2017
Fragrant aromatics reminiscent of grapefruit peel, bitter lemon, guava, nettle and sweet herbs. Up front smoky notes and stone-like mineral flavours to the finish add complexity and interest.
A full and complex spectrum of flavours, from herbal through to some tropical fruit salad notes. Tangy grapefruit, bitter lemon, redcurrant, tropical fruit and hints of dried thyme. Mouthfeel is rounded with good weight, and is enriched by the barrel ferment components, which add a little structure creaminess too. Acidity is elegant and juicy but by no means tart, and helps to promote a signature dry, stony mineral finish.
The Marble Leaf originates in a selection of Wairau Valley vineyards. The wine was inspired by the native Marble Leaf; the packaging combines natural elements into a beautifully detailed illustration in the shape of a leaf. The illustration evokes the essence of the wine – a fusion of flavours and senses, New Zealand’s natural environment and a delicate touch.
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc has become famous worldwide for its expression of place and the purity, freshness and intensity of the flavours the combination of soil and climate provides. This 2016 Sauvignon Blanc takes classic Marlborough flavours and marries them to a fine acid structure and rich texture with a mineral twist. The wine’s liveliness and punch are immediately appealing and will provide rewarding drinking over the next 18-24 months.
Food Pairing: The fragrant flavours in this wine will pair well dishes that contain raw tomato such as gazpacho, tomato consommé or tomato vinaigrettes. Also fabulous paired next to young goats' cheeses - or salads that contain goats cheese.
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An easy to drink wine with a very pleasant flavour. Excellent value for the price. Thank you
Linda - 25/03/2018
Great value, great taste.
Nancy - 22/03/2018
Excellent for those savy drinkers
Gaye - 18/03/2018
Excellent value and my husband and I both really like this sauv. Good flavour and just the right balance for us.
Brenda - 16/03/2018
Great wine and quick delivery
Donna - 16/03/2018
Great tasting wine and exceptional value for money.
Bronwyn - 14/03/2018
I am really enjoying this wine. It is very light and pleasant to drink.
Linda - 12/03/2018
A fresh & complex Sav, amazing value. This is my second order.
Rockie & Christina - 10/03/2018
Great summer wine and excellent value.
Dave - 09/03/2018
Nice fruit and easy palate
Glennis - 05/03/2018
Good value at price
Graeme - 28/02/2018
At that price it is excellent value for money.
Jeffery - 27/02/2018
Really delicious with those passion fruit gooseberry flavours, but with a softer finish than some more acidic savvies
Laurel - 25/02/2018
Excellent Sav Blanc Extremely good value
Graham - 20/02/2018
Lovely wine
Leanne - 15/02/2018
I really like this wine,but it may not suit people who don't like sauvignon blanc with a bit of age on them.
Glenys - 14/02/2018
Great value for money
Neville - 12/02/2018
On my second case. Beautiful sav for this price.
Jenny - 12/02/2018
Excellent balanced palate and crisp finish.
Bernard - 12/02/2018
Second case has arrived, a lovely wine
Lynda - 12/02/2018
Exceptional value for money.
John - 11/02/2018
Why pay more when you can get this?
Grant - 25/01/2018
Great!
Barry - 24/01/2018
This is a superb wine, at an unbelievably low price :)
Claire - 22/01/2018
Very well balanced fruity wine , great value for money .
Lyn - 19/01/2018
great quality wine excellent value
Tom - 18/01/2018
Excellent Sauv easy drinking, dry white wine with a generous and juicy palate
Abraham - 18/01/2018
Excellent, lived up to my expectations
Brian - 17/01/2018
Excellent value for money, drinking it now and a beautiful taste.
Lyla - 14/01/2018
Great value
Barry - 13/01/2018
Fresh and fruity
Alison - 13/01/2018
top value wine from a very good winery.
John - 10/01/2018
Excellent value and drinking superbly.
Don - 09/01/2018
great everday afforable quaffer...
Graham - 08/01/2018
A lovely, drinkable SB ...... outstanding value for money! We will definitely be back for more!
Colin - 08/01/2018
Beautiful, delicate wine. So glad we purchased a case and will definitely purchase some more in due course.
Gillian - 07/01/2018
Lovely Great value
Penny - 07/01/2018
A top sav
Jim - 07/01/2018
Beautiful wine - quite elegant.
Bruce - 07/01/2018
Excellent Sav Blanc and wonderful value for money!!
Trish - 01/01/2018
Would be very hard to buy anywhere else such value for money
Dianne - 28/12/2017
This was a winner, great taste, and enjoyable over summer.
John - 27/12/2017
Awesome value for money wine. Tried a six bottle case first available, then a 12 bottle case. Grassy and capsicum on the nose. Dry and full of flavour on the tongue. A well-rounded wine. Completely suitable for quaffing. Also pairs well with flavoured rice salads, as well as green salads. Great with fish, and imagine a range of seafood options would also go well with this wine. Highly recommended.
Stuarto - 24/12/2017
Xlnt value very nice wine
Pam - 22/12/2017
Great value and so good we ordered another case
Sharee - 22/12/2017
A lovely wine and a great price, I definitely recommend it!
Nicki - 21/12/2017
Great tasting sauv blanc at excellent value
Russell - 19/12/2017
So good that I have reordered.
Jenny - 19/12/2017
I am really enjoying this wine, great service as well.
Sandra - 18/12/2017
Very nice wine - great summer drinking
Malcolm - 17/12/2017
Great wine at greater price
Mervyn - 15/12/2017
Delicious
Kay - 14/12/2017
Very nice drinking wine. Good value.
John Andrew - 14/12/2017
Great fruity wine
Terry - 12/12/2017
Excellent value and very drinkable
Mike - 11/12/2017
Good honest Marlborough sav, and very drinkable.
Rod - 11/12/2017
Great value
Cathryn - 09/12/2017
This has to be the best value Sauvignon Blanc available in NZ. We have bought it before and have just stocked up on enough to last summer.
Graham - 08/12/2017
Really nice wine at a very good price , will buy more
Brian - 08/12/2017
This is a beautiful Sav brought another two cases . Very good value for money. Loved it very smooth.
Katrina - 08/12/2017
NICE WINE AND PRICE
Graeme - 07/12/2017
Excellent value
Marilyn - 07/12/2017
Crisp and an easy wine to drink and enjoy.
Tom - 23/03/2018
Very nice
Peter - 21/03/2018
A nice pleasant before dinner wine
Bruce - 20/03/2018
very drinkable
Colin - 18/03/2018
pleasant wine to drink
Tony - 15/03/2018
Easy drinking and refreshing
Kevin - 10/03/2018
Crisp and pleasant quaff :-)
Elda - 08/03/2018
Nice wine.
Bruce - 08/03/2018
Easy drinking Sauv.
John - 03/03/2018
Nice not overly day tasting
Keri-lee - 01/03/2018
lovely acid free finish. good for delicate foods.
Russell - 27/02/2018
Nice wine
Elizabeth - 26/02/2018
very easy drinking, clean clear and crisp
Hamish - 26/02/2018
Excellent value for money Just ordered a third case.
Janette - 26/02/2018
Excellent value for money.
Sheree - 23/02/2018
Very pleasant and wouldn't hesitate to serve to luncheon guests
Jeanine - 23/02/2018
Delicious and fruity.
Marianne - 23/02/2018
Please deliver to front door even if no one is at home. Thank you
Phyl - 22/02/2018
Good value for money
Andre - 17/02/2018
Very palatable.
Peter - 15/02/2018
Good value for money
Raymond - 15/02/2018
Bargain. Very easy to drink on a warm evening - dry and fruity.
Richard - 14/02/2018
Keeps the wife happy.Must be good.
Steve - 14/02/2018
Good value, great style
David J - 12/02/2018
Second time I have purchased this wine, very easy to drink
Norma - 12/02/2018
Pleasant taste for some
Kevin - 12/02/2018
Really enjoyed this wine. No hesitation ordering a 2nd case when it became available.
Robin - 11/02/2018
This is a great one and very good value for money.
Jamie - 11/02/2018
?? Delicious
Jay - 11/02/2018
This wine is good value for the price. Nice to have chilled on a hot day with a light meal.
Grant - 23/01/2018
Excellent value for money
Gary - 20/01/2018
A very drinkable summer wine and great value
Joan - 15/01/2018
Very good value at the price paid.
Michael - 14/01/2018
have always enjoyed this wine and its a great price too
Heather - 13/01/2018
A nice drop indeed
Ken - 08/01/2018
Great drinking and great value
Gary - 06/01/2018
Great value. A VERY good wine!
Averil - 02/01/2018
Very smooth
Dave - 01/01/2018
Very smooth & easy to drink. Thoroughly enjoyable.
Judy - 30/12/2017
Have always been happy with any wines i have bought from you.
Betty - 30/12/2017
Good value.
Barry - 29/12/2017
Good value
Michael G - 28/12/2017
Really nice.
Sam - 28/12/2017
Very enjoyable. Would definitely get more.
Jean - 28/12/2017
Excellent drinking and better value
Tony - 22/12/2017
Pleasant and easy to drink, good value.
Gary - 21/12/2017
VERY NICE
John - 21/12/2017
Very satisfying.
Jim - 21/12/2017
Excellent value for money we will buy again
Maurice - 21/12/2017
This is a lovely drink
Trevor - 20/12/2017
A very nice drop
Ronnie - 20/12/2017
Very pleased with my choice
Aynsley - 19/12/2017
Nice drop pleasantly surprised great value for money
Shelley - 19/12/2017
Refreshing
Colin - 18/12/2017
Nice drop, easy to drink :)
Teina - 18/12/2017
Very happy great service
Raewyn - 17/12/2017
Great value sav.
Martyn - 17/12/2017
Excellent value for money. Very pleasant to drink, fruity wine
Christine - 17/12/2017
Outstanding value for money. Just ordered a second case
Gretchen - 16/12/2017
Definitely buy again. Excellent value!
Angela - 16/12/2017
Very pleasant flavour, have bought again
Dave - 16/12/2017
Very enjoyable.
Sue - 14/12/2017
A cut above the average. Well worth the purchase!
Rhys - 12/12/2017
Nice wine, nice price!
Stephen - 12/12/2017
Good value.
John - 12/12/2017
Very nice. Thanks
Colleen - 11/12/2017
A great summer drink. Light, crisp and fruity with a lovely finish. Glad I bought a doz!
NEIL - 11/12/2017
Easy drinking wine
Trish - 11/12/2017
Lovely to drink. Definitely buy again.
Rob - 09/12/2017
This is my second dozen. Enjoying it as much as the first. It is a Framingham wine even if it has a different label and is lovely.
Pat - 09/12/2017
All good, don't hesitate at this price.
RICHARD - 09/12/2017
Very good drop
Moyra - 09/12/2017
Pleasant
Joy - 08/12/2017
Nice drop at a good price
Rod - 08/12/2017
An excellent, well balanced marlborough Sauvy. All the usual fruit flavours and not too much 'zing'. Very favourable priced.
Tony - 08/12/2017
Have always enjoyed this wine, must be my 3rd or 4th dozen.
Denis - 07/12/2017
Fabulous wine. Fantastic value
Richard - 06/12/2017
Good
Helen - 07/03/2018
Not quiet what we expected from a Marlborough sav. But found it to be good drinking when only slightly chilled or not at all.
David - 11/02/2018
3.5 really - almost 4
Hamish - 19/01/2018
Not quite to my liking but is drinkable and for the price does represent fair value
Carolyn - 02/01/2018
an average bar house wine would have prefered a mixed sauvignon case
stan - 26/12/2017
Middle of the road sav, pleasant and drinkable
Robert - 22/12/2017
good value for money
Josip - 18/12/2017
For the price, it's good value easy drinking without any depth.
Neil - 10/12/2017
Good value
Stafford Alexander - 10/12/2017
Pleasant and easy drinking
Celia - 09/12/2017
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