Governors Bay

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

8.7296 ratings
8.13 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
Sipping Fine Wine

Light straw yellow with tropical citrus and grassy aromas, typical Sauv Blanc. On the palate crisp and tart tropical fruit flavors, very sour grapefruit and tart lemon. Finish has mineral tones, herb & grassy, with medium ending. Your average SB, nothing special, prior vintages were a bit better. Tasting Sample.

Light straw yellow with tropical citrus and grassy aromas, typical Sauv Blanc. On the palate crisp and tart tropical fruit flavors, very sour grapefruit and tart lemon. Finish has mineral tones, herb & grassy, with medium ending. Your average SB, nothing special, prior vintages were a bit better. Tasting Sample.

Aug 22nd, 2019
Sharon B

This is fabulous! Lemon zest, pineapple, passion fruit and mostly green apple. A mouth full of bang right here! My mouth waters for more! Happy Friday!!

This is fabulous! Lemon zest, pineapple, passion fruit and mostly green apple. A mouth full of bang right here! My mouth waters for more! Happy Friday!!

Jul 12th, 2019
Frank Kuo

Color of bubbly egg white. Nose of honey and citrus, a bit lime, peach, a bit roasted nuts, and a bit salty mineral. Nose is refreshing and nice. Taste of peach sweetness, citrus and grapefruit, drizzled with some mineral and zest note. Aftertaste is clean and more grapefruit, and a bit warmth from alcohol. Nice.

Color of bubbly egg white. Nose of honey and citrus, a bit lime, peach, a bit roasted nuts, and a bit salty mineral. Nose is refreshing and nice. Taste of peach sweetness, citrus and grapefruit, drizzled with some mineral and zest note. Aftertaste is clean and more grapefruit, and a bit warmth from alcohol. Nice.

1 person found it helpfulSep 4th, 2020
David Helminiak

Very interesting. Clean, crisp melon with grassy undertones leads to a bitter aftertaste. Almost like tasting a forest. The most powerful tones are not necessarily bad, but you end up tasting a bit more than you might have been looking for. Very sharp

Very interesting. Clean, crisp melon with grassy undertones leads to a bitter aftertaste. Almost like tasting a forest. The most powerful tones are not necessarily bad, but you end up tasting a bit more than you might have been looking for. Very sharp

1 person found it helpfulApr 14th, 2018
Bitterman The Pirate

Aroma of grass and melon. Crisp, dry, green flavors. Short finish.

Aroma of grass and melon. Crisp, dry, green flavors. Short finish.

1 person found it helpfulMar 19th, 2016
Emily and Steve

$11.99 at total wine

$11.99 at total wine

1 person found it helpfulMar 16th, 2015
Sipping Fine Wine

Light straw yellow with tropical citrus and grassy aromas, typical SB. On the palate crisp and tart tropical fruit flavors, sour grapefruit and lemon. Finish has mineral tones, herb & grassy, with medium ending. Your average SB, nothing special. Tasting Sample.

Light straw yellow with tropical citrus and grassy aromas, typical SB. On the palate crisp and tart tropical fruit flavors, sour grapefruit and lemon. Finish has mineral tones, herb & grassy, with medium ending. Your average SB, nothing special. Tasting Sample.

Nov 6th, 2016
Adi K
8.8

Really good Sauvignon Blanc!

Really good Sauvignon Blanc!

Dec 22nd, 2023
R. HARRIS III

Really enjoyed the finish. Medium fruity taste. Very good for the price.

Really enjoyed the finish. Medium fruity taste. Very good for the price.

Sep 17th, 2023
Mark Bogart

Very nice SB. Well balanced and subtle notes. Doesn’t have the excess grassiness or harsh aftertaste of some SBs. Would buy it again.

Very nice SB. Well balanced and subtle notes. Doesn’t have the excess grassiness or harsh aftertaste of some SBs. Would buy it again.

Aug 7th, 2023