The pungent intensity of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is immediately clear on the nose. Now with a couple of years in bottle, it is starting to show subtle layers, though it still retains the hallmark freshness of gooseberry and guava with a mineral edge. The palate offers a crunchy mix of passionfruit and lemon, extending with ease into a clean, refreshing finish. Points: 92/100
Straw green color. Aromas and flavors of honeyed grapefruit, roasted yellow pepper, tropical fruit salad, and pickled jalapeño with a supple, tangy, fruity medium-to-full body and a sleek, captivating, long finish with accents of pineapple gastrique, lime curd, and hint of wheat grass with chewy, fine, fruit tannins and no oak flavor. A spot-on example of a vibrant savory NZ Sauvignon Blanc with ample fruit, acidity, and versatility that refreshes the palate and begs for another sip, and another. Points: 95/100
