Huia

Marlbourough Sauvignon Blanc

8.8116 ratings
8.714 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
Daniel P. Drake

It is Friday night, let the weekend begin. I have opened the 2019 Huia Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand. A Biodynamic, organically grown grapes from Clair & Mike Allan.

This nose is full of citrus notes, lime, grapefruit, tangerine, melon, white flowers, herbs and minerality.

On the palate there is plenty of lime, grapefruit, guava, white peach, melon, nectarine and good minerality.

This wine is medium bodied with a smooth silky mouthfeel and medium + acidity that moves seamlessly into a long crisp fresh citrus finish. Have a great weekend, please be safe and stay healthy. Nostrovia! 🥂🥂🥂🥂

It is Friday night, let the weekend begin. I have opened the 2019 Huia Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand. A Biodynamic, organically grown grapes from Clair & Mike Allan.

This nose is full of citrus notes, lime, grapefruit, tangerine, melon, white flowers, herbs and minerality.

On the palate there is plenty of lime, grapefruit, guava, white peach, melon, nectarine and good minerality.

This wine is medium bodied with a smooth silky mouthfeel and medium + acidity that moves seamlessly into a long crisp fresh citrus finish. Have a great weekend, please be safe and stay healthy. Nostrovia! 🥂🥂🥂🥂

Aug 1st, 2020
Sipping Fine Wine

Clear pale lemon color with clean pronounced aromas of citrus, herbs, blossom and stone fruits. On the palate flavors of apple, pineapple, grass and lemon peel, vivid acidity on a medium body frame. Medium length finish ending with a touch of fresh mineral citrus. Drink now while it’s fresh, no bottle age benefit.

Clear pale lemon color with clean pronounced aromas of citrus, herbs, blossom and stone fruits. On the palate flavors of apple, pineapple, grass and lemon peel, vivid acidity on a medium body frame. Medium length finish ending with a touch of fresh mineral citrus. Drink now while it’s fresh, no bottle age benefit.

Aug 23rd, 2019
Andrew Lohse

Round and less grassy but explosively green and ripe nonetheless

Round and less grassy but explosively green and ripe nonetheless

Mar 21st, 2019
Kaitlin Ohlinger

New Zealand SB, for me it’s very 2007 (that was the year of my NZSB phase), but THIS is another story. This wine is freaking fantastic. Not heavy on the grass, but racy and with a lighter touch on the citrus. A little saline and briney. Delicious.

New Zealand SB, for me it’s very 2007 (that was the year of my NZSB phase), but THIS is another story. This wine is freaking fantastic. Not heavy on the grass, but racy and with a lighter touch on the citrus. A little saline and briney. Delicious.

Mar 17th, 2018
Autumn Mills

I must admit. New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc is just not my thing. The grass. The grapefruit. I get it. But this is nice. More subdued. All what most people like about New Zealand in a more sophisticated way.

I must admit. New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc is just not my thing. The grass. The grapefruit. I get it. But this is nice. More subdued. All what most people like about New Zealand in a more sophisticated way.

1 person found it helpfulApr 17th, 2014
Scott Barber

Wine Educator Meadowood Napa Valley

8.8

An example of a wine being better than the classic examples. Hand picked, organic farming means it has fewer green pyrazine notes. A little grassy but not as intensely jalapeño

An example of a wine being better than the classic examples. Hand picked, organic farming means it has fewer green pyrazine notes. A little grassy but not as intensely jalapeño

Sep 30th, 2016
Rebekah Wineburg

Winemaker Buccella Wines

8.9

Nice combo of floral and vegetal

Nice combo of floral and vegetal

Dec 14th, 2014
Anna de Hoop

Cat piss and green grass, but crisp and refreshing

Cat piss and green grass, but crisp and refreshing

Sep 9th, 2013
Peter James

Day 4

Day 4

May 24th, 2022
Brian Kaufman

Super ripe fruit. Tropical notes, but could have used a touch more acidity for crispness.

Super ripe fruit. Tropical notes, but could have used a touch more acidity for crispness.

Oct 14th, 2021