Reductive, leesy, candied lime, green beans, radish, acacia, asparagus, flinty minerality, round texture, med+ intensity/finish. Elevated acid. 18 months on lees. Whole bunch presses.
Reductive, leesy, candied lime, green beans, radish, acacia, asparagus, flinty minerality, round texture, med+ intensity/finish. Elevated acid. 18 months on lees. Whole bunch presses.
Feb 18th, 2020
Lots of bell pepper skin. Great example of oaked SB.
Lots of bell pepper skin. Great example of oaked SB.
Feb 4th, 2019
Wildly funky nose of cauliflower, Cheerios, wet ferret, and charred pork rinds. Palate is big with black stone, a touch of heat, and lemon kiwi. For wine geeks only. $35
Wildly funky nose of cauliflower, Cheerios, wet ferret, and charred pork rinds. Palate is big with black stone, a touch of heat, and lemon kiwi. For wine geeks only. $35
2 people found it helpfulJun 7th, 2014
A bit sulfured/reduced and didn't really come out of it after an hour+ open. Not typical NZ Sav Blanc. More rounded and soft. Partial malo? Energetic. Very flinty and nutty with some citrus peel. Not a bad wine, just not showing well right now. I think it has more to offer several years down the road.
A bit sulfured/reduced and didn't really come out of it after an hour+ open. Not typical NZ Sav Blanc. More rounded and soft. Partial malo? Energetic. Very flinty and nutty with some citrus peel. Not a bad wine, just not showing well right now. I think it has more to offer several years down the road.
1 person found it helpfulMar 11th, 2016
What starts as garden hose, shifts to capers then citrus peel. Lovely length and texture with malo and funky edge with roasted almonds. Still amazing. Thanks for putting this on my radar @Dave Kluz !
What starts as garden hose, shifts to capers then citrus peel. Lovely length and texture with malo and funky edge with roasted almonds. Still amazing. Thanks for putting this on my radar @Dave Kluz !
1 person found it helpfulMar 11th, 2016
Incredibly funky Sav Blanc. One of the most interesting SBs from New Zealand I've tried.
Incredibly funky Sav Blanc. One of the most interesting SBs from New Zealand I've tried.
1 person found it helpfulAug 26th, 2015
Not a big fan of cat pee aromas.
Not a big fan of cat pee aromas.
1 person found it helpfulOct 17th, 2013
The Majestic sales rep insisted that I try this wine. I found out why. Completely unusual and very different then any New Zealand SB I have ever tasted. Funky nose which reminds me of camomile, melted plastic, and sandalwood with cat pee all over it. Palette reflected the same but with very crisp acidity, lime, and smoky oak character. Would drink again.
The Majestic sales rep insisted that I try this wine. I found out why. Completely unusual and very different then any New Zealand SB I have ever tasted. Funky nose which reminds me of camomile, melted plastic, and sandalwood with cat pee all over it. Palette reflected the same but with very crisp acidity, lime, and smoky oak character. Would drink again.
Oct 8th, 2016
Asparagus, canned English peas, citrus and toasted oak. Interesting to taste a NZSB that has some age and was built to.
Asparagus, canned English peas, citrus and toasted oak. Interesting to taste a NZSB that has some age and was built to.
Jul 3rd, 2016
Rocking nose of rosted garlic, passion fruit, French oak spice and citrus rind. Palate is grippy and powerful. Has plenty of life so no rush to open.
Rocking nose of rosted garlic, passion fruit, French oak spice and citrus rind. Palate is grippy and powerful. Has plenty of life so no rush to open.
May 1st, 2016
Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
