Babich Wines

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

8.8497 ratings
8.717 pro ratings
Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
Sauvignon Blanc
Cheddar & Gruyere, Tomato-Based, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Goat & Feta Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Fish, Salads & Greens, Meaty & Oily Fish, Fruit Desserts, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Randy Fuller

This wine appears in the glass with a light green-gold hue. The nose gives a great citrus aroma, with lemons, limes and oranges in play. There is also a strong mineral note and a fairly intense herbal smell, but with a bit of a sweet edge to it. The palate has acidity that is fresh and invigorating. The flavors follow the tropical/citrus slant established on the nose. The mouthfeel is on the creamy side, despite the ripping acidity and the finish is lengthy. This wine will be a great match for a plate of oysters.

This wine appears in the glass with a light green-gold hue. The nose gives a great citrus aroma, with lemons, limes and oranges in play. There is also a strong mineral note and a fairly intense herbal smell, but with a bit of a sweet edge to it. The palate has acidity that is fresh and invigorating. The flavors follow the tropical/citrus slant established on the nose. The mouthfeel is on the creamy side, despite the ripping acidity and the finish is lengthy. This wine will be a great match for a plate of oysters.

Aug 10th, 2023
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

8.9

Tasted sweet after the amazing brut nature champagne. Nice though.

Tasted sweet after the amazing brut nature champagne. Nice though.

Jul 13th, 2022
Sipping Fine Wine

Pale lemon with aromas of citrus and tropical fruit with herb floral notes, classic NZ. On the palate flavors of zesty sour green apple fruit flavors and some grassy tones, lively acidity. The wine finished with fruit, sweet herbs, grassy and mineral notes.

Pale lemon with aromas of citrus and tropical fruit with herb floral notes, classic NZ. On the palate flavors of zesty sour green apple fruit flavors and some grassy tones, lively acidity. The wine finished with fruit, sweet herbs, grassy and mineral notes.

Apr 13th, 2022
Maxim Vasilyev

Фруктовый вкус, легкое вино

Фруктовый вкус, легкое вино

2 people found it helpfulJun 24th, 2015
Emily Kresie-Harrington

Zippy green apple, gooseberry, green banana, unripe pineapple, cut grass, chive blossom, white flowers. Good patio wine.

Zippy green apple, gooseberry, green banana, unripe pineapple, cut grass, chive blossom, white flowers. Good patio wine.

2 people found it helpfulJun 24th, 2015
Sam Friedland

Usual New Zealand SV taste: lemon, Mellon and minerals bouquet

Usual New Zealand SV taste: lemon, Mellon and minerals bouquet

1 person found it helpfulMar 7th, 2020
WC Fields

Mango pineapple and lime with grapefruit. All day long

Mango pineapple and lime with grapefruit. All day long

1 person found it helpfulJul 28th, 2015
Myrka Rivera

Crisp, zesty , medium minerality . A bit more subtle on the aroma than most NZ sauvignon blancs

Crisp, zesty , medium minerality . A bit more subtle on the aroma than most NZ sauvignon blancs

1 person found it helpfulJun 28th, 2015
Katie Montes

Similar to the Kim Crawford that I love, but a little lighter. Light citrus and slight floral taste with a much crisper & milder finish.

Similar to the Kim Crawford that I love, but a little lighter. Light citrus and slight floral taste with a much crisper & milder finish.

1 person found it helpfulJun 21st, 2015
Bryant Bickel

Nice and zippy more tropical than straight gooseberry.

Nice and zippy more tropical than straight gooseberry.

1 person found it helpfulJun 8th, 2014