Lemongrass and gooseberry lead, joined by blackcurrant bud, passionfruit, and tonic water. With air, wet stone minerality. Clean and bright, varietal grassiness kept in check. The palate bursts with flavour – blackcurrant bud, passionfruit, lemon rind, lemongrass, and pear. A pillowy texture cushions the fruit before citrus-drenched acidity drives freshness to good length. A classy, varietally true example, balancing expressiveness with restraint. Points: 93/100
A Savvy from the Martinborough region in New Zealand, rather than the more familiar Marlborough, yet it still offers the classic Kiwi flavours. The slightly cooler climate gives the wine some welcome drive. There are 10% whole bunches used, with fermentation in stainless steel, French oak barriques and French oak puncheons, 2% new. The colour is a shimmering pale lemon, while the nose exhibits powerful aromatics, with passionfruit, guava, citrus, nettles and a hint of lantana, but it is the tropical characters which are to the fore. There is bright, slightly crunchy acidity and impressive length. An obvious Savvy style, which fans will love. Enjoy over the next four years. Points: 92/100
Intensity of flavour here is right up there. Steel, passionfruit, lemongrass and a gentle infusion of woodsmoke. There’s a pippy aspect to this, as a positive. There’s texture but it’s not too glossy; it feels refined. Everything is in alignment here. This is good. Points: 93/100
Offers a stunning, intense and energetic mix of ripe peach, Meyer lemon, Key lime and fresh Honeycrisp apple notes, with accents of litsea oil, toasted green tea and Himalayan sea salt on the finish. A touch of lemon balm lingers. Drink now. Points: 93/100
Citrus-driven aromas with undertones of white pepper, jalapeno, lime leaf, crushed stones and flint. The palate is light-bodied, with a bright line of acidity and a tightly wound mouthfeel, finishing with a mineral edge. Nicely constructed, with a good core of fruit. Drink now. Screw cap. Points: 92/100
