Goose Bay

South Island Sauvignon Blanc

8.825 ratings
9.04 pro ratings
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
Daniel P. Drake

The wine I have opened is the 2021 Goose Island South Island Sauvignon Blanc. From Upper Moutre, New Zealand.

On the nose there is lime, grapefruit, tangerine, gooseberry, honeydew melon, grass, herbal notes and minerality.

On the palate is grapefruit, white peach, lime, jalapeno, herbaceousness and flintiness.

This wine is light to medium bodied with a fresh clean mouthfeel medium + acidity that leaves you with a long citrus mineral finish. We now have 3 1/2 days until Christmas and everyone has all their shopping done. Please stay safe and healthy on these days before Christmas. Nostrovia! πŸ₯‚πŸ₯‚πŸ₯‚πŸ₯‚

The wine I have opened is the 2021 Goose Island South Island Sauvignon Blanc. From Upper Moutre, New Zealand.

On the nose there is lime, grapefruit, tangerine, gooseberry, honeydew melon, grass, herbal notes and minerality.

On the palate is grapefruit, white peach, lime, jalapeno, herbaceousness and flintiness.

This wine is light to medium bodied with a fresh clean mouthfeel medium + acidity that leaves you with a long citrus mineral finish. We now have 3 1/2 days until Christmas and everyone has all their shopping done. Please stay safe and healthy on these days before Christmas. Nostrovia! πŸ₯‚πŸ₯‚πŸ₯‚πŸ₯‚

Dec 22nd, 2021
Daniel P. Drake

Tonight's wine I have opened the 2018 Goose Bay South Island Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand. You may remember I opened the 2017 Goose Bay Sauvignon Blanc back in November.

The nose has notes of lime, kiwi fruit, papaya, orange rind, dry herbs, asian spice and crushed clay.

On the palate there is nice citrus notes, lime, white peach, grapefruit, melon, minerality and flint rock.

This wine is medium bodied with medium + acidity that leads into a long fresh citrus and minerality finish. The start of the week has been a good one and I hope it has been for you too. Please have a safe week ahead. Nostrovia! πŸ₯‚πŸ₯‚πŸ₯‚

Tonight's wine I have opened the 2018 Goose Bay South Island Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand. You may remember I opened the 2017 Goose Bay Sauvignon Blanc back in November.

The nose has notes of lime, kiwi fruit, papaya, orange rind, dry herbs, asian spice and crushed clay.

On the palate there is nice citrus notes, lime, white peach, grapefruit, melon, minerality and flint rock.

This wine is medium bodied with medium + acidity that leads into a long fresh citrus and minerality finish. The start of the week has been a good one and I hope it has been for you too. Please have a safe week ahead. Nostrovia! πŸ₯‚πŸ₯‚πŸ₯‚

Jan 14th, 2020
Daniel P. Drake

Happy Halloween everyone. I stopped today and picked up a few wines for the weekend and this 2017 Goose Bay Sauvignon Blanc South Island Marlborough New Zealand is the one I have chosen to have tonight. New Zealand continues to amaze me with their Sauvignon Blanc.

On the nose are beautiful fruit notes and grapefruit leads the way and lime is right behind, white peach, nectarine rind and a nice mineral backbone.

On the palate that citrus fruit continues with lime, grapefruit, white peach, nectarine, herbs, spice and minerality.

This wine is medium bodied that has a really a good crisp, clean, fresh mouth feel and medium + acidity that leads into a long fruit mineral laden finish. I hope everyone are enjoying their Halloween just please be safe out there. Nostrovia! The πŸ₯‚πŸ₯‚πŸ₯‚πŸ₯‚

Happy Halloween everyone. I stopped today and picked up a few wines for the weekend and this 2017 Goose Bay Sauvignon Blanc South Island Marlborough New Zealand is the one I have chosen to have tonight. New Zealand continues to amaze me with their Sauvignon Blanc.

On the nose are beautiful fruit notes and grapefruit leads the way and lime is right behind, white peach, nectarine rind and a nice mineral backbone.

On the palate that citrus fruit continues with lime, grapefruit, white peach, nectarine, herbs, spice and minerality.

This wine is medium bodied that has a really a good crisp, clean, fresh mouth feel and medium + acidity that leads into a long fruit mineral laden finish. I hope everyone are enjoying their Halloween just please be safe out there. Nostrovia! The πŸ₯‚πŸ₯‚πŸ₯‚πŸ₯‚

Nov 1st, 2019
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.2

The New Zealand dollar is high so at under $10 they are loosing money today just to keep shelf space

The New Zealand dollar is high so at under $10 they are loosing money today just to keep shelf space

1 person found it helpfulOct 28th, 2013
Hernan Hernandez

Light, acidic with tropical notes. Simple sipping wine.

Light, acidic with tropical notes. Simple sipping wine.

Apr 28th, 2018
Sam Friedland

A decent kosher (mevushal) 2016

A decent kosher (mevushal) 2016

Mar 31st, 2018
Alexis Dixon

A little sweet but great for the price

A little sweet but great for the price

Aug 10th, 2017
Michael Piaker

25 April 2016. Mike's Bistro, New York, NY.

25 April 2016. Mike's Bistro, New York, NY.

Apr 26th, 2016
Thomas Gillham

Green and tart. Lots of zesty apple. Nice with seafood. Has structure and a sense of place.

Green and tart. Lots of zesty apple. Nice with seafood. Has structure and a sense of place.

Dec 7th, 2014
Rich Friedland

Dry yet zesty. Opens up a lot as it warms up. Lemon, grapefruit. Would pair well with steamed clams or white fish.

Definitely has some unique features for a SB. As some would say...terroir.

Dry yet zesty. Opens up a lot as it warms up. Lemon, grapefruit. Would pair well with steamed clams or white fish.

Definitely has some unique features for a SB. As some would say...terroir.

Dec 7th, 2014