Clos Henri
Otira Glacial Stones Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
Really good for a NZ Sauvignon Blanc. Still a little grassy for my taste but more complexity than usual
Really good for a NZ Sauvignon Blanc. Still a little grassy for my taste but more complexity than usual
May 5th, 2026
Better than the 2022 vintage. Fragrant to the max with aromas of passion fruit, guava, dried mango, and white peach overlaying aromas of wet silica minerals, cardamom, lemongrass, and washed Parmesan rind. Very balanced acidity and body, long lovely finish. One of the better sauv blancs I've had.
Better than the 2022 vintage. Fragrant to the max with aromas of passion fruit, guava, dried mango, and white peach overlaying aromas of wet silica minerals, cardamom, lemongrass, and washed Parmesan rind. Very balanced acidity and body, long lovely finish. One of the better sauv blancs I've had.
May 11th, 2025A far cry from the classic passion fruit Kiwi sauv popular a decade ago. Lives up to advertising, claiming a very steely, mineral-driven wine defined by its restraint and finesse. Reminiscent of an Austrian or German sauv blanc with silicate minerals overlaying white grapefruit, hints of smoke, iodine, and toasted coriander.
A far cry from the classic passion fruit Kiwi sauv popular a decade ago. Lives up to advertising, claiming a very steely, mineral-driven wine defined by its restraint and finesse. Reminiscent of an Austrian or German sauv blanc with silicate minerals overlaying white grapefruit, hints of smoke, iodine, and toasted coriander.
Sep 7th, 2024
This is the Clos Henri “Stones” 20th Anniversary Sauvignon Blanc. Medium gold color. Vibrant aromas of pineapple, peach, lime and white flowers. Same fruits on the palate which is nicely complemented by a fresh herbal quality. Lovely creamy texture. Bright and clean but with toned down acidity. Beautiful expression of NZ Sauvignon Blanc. Thanks for sharing, Kase!
This is the Clos Henri “Stones” 20th Anniversary Sauvignon Blanc. Medium gold color. Vibrant aromas of pineapple, peach, lime and white flowers. Same fruits on the palate which is nicely complemented by a fresh herbal quality. Lovely creamy texture. Bright and clean but with toned down acidity. Beautiful expression of NZ Sauvignon Blanc. Thanks for sharing, Kase!
Mar 14th, 2024