Isabel Estate
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
Occasionally you lose bottles in your cellar. NZ Sauvignon Blanc isn't supposed to be left for 15 years. But this one was. I pulled it out as cooking wine tonight and was shocked at how drinkable it still was. Lots of primary fruit. Clover honey and kiwi fruit. Almost a shame to cook with it!
Occasionally you lose bottles in your cellar. NZ Sauvignon Blanc isn't supposed to be left for 15 years. But this one was. I pulled it out as cooking wine tonight and was shocked at how drinkable it still was. Lots of primary fruit. Clover honey and kiwi fruit. Almost a shame to cook with it!
1 person found it helpfulMar 22nd, 2017
A bit of NZ in Perth! When I was at uni and living in Auckland I use to work at wine retailer, Glengarry, where I sold @isabel_vineyard wines. Here in Aussie, this premier label is sold in @danmurphys where this 2016 Sauvignon Blanc sells for $30.
It’s a lemon & lime colour in the glass. It has wonderfully enticing notes of gooseberry and passionfruit dominating the nose for me with hints of grass and capsicum. In the mouth it’s ultra crisp yet has a smooth passionfruit cheesecake texture and refreshing notes of citrus. An elegant Kiwi Sauv that I thoroughly enjoyed downing!
All opinions are based on my own taste buds. Wine is subjective & always evolving, so make sure you drink what you enjoy! #sample #tcweekdaywine #tctastingnotes
A bit of NZ in Perth! When I was at uni and living in Auckland I use to work at wine retailer, Glengarry, where I sold @isabel_vineyard wines. Here in Aussie, this premier label is sold in @danmurphys where this 2016 Sauvignon Blanc sells for $30.
It’s a lemon & lime colour in the glass. It has wonderfully enticing notes of gooseberry and passionfruit dominating the nose for me with hints of grass and capsicum. In the mouth it’s ultra crisp yet has a smooth passionfruit cheesecake texture and refreshing notes of citrus. An elegant Kiwi Sauv that I thoroughly enjoyed downing!
All opinions are based on my own taste buds. Wine is subjective & always evolving, so make sure you drink what you enjoy! #sample #tcweekdaywine #tctastingnotes
Cheating on our usual for something else delicious. Smooth, crisp, paired well arugula prosciutto flatbread & pasta with chicken and wine sauce
Cheating on our usual for something else delicious. Smooth, crisp, paired well arugula prosciutto flatbread & pasta with chicken and wine sauce
May 27th, 2022
Ahhhhh. Yum. So vibrantly refreshing. Clean and crisp. Drinking on our back patio watching the sun set on a beautiful Spring day.
Ahhhhh. Yum. So vibrantly refreshing. Clean and crisp. Drinking on our back patio watching the sun set on a beautiful Spring day.
Apr 8th, 2020
Incredible wine found in wine fridge. Been there for past 15 years and matured incredibly well.
Great deep colour, good nose and incredible toasty taste - almonds, peach, apricots, honey
Incredible wine found in wine fridge. Been there for past 15 years and matured incredibly well.
Great deep colour, good nose and incredible toasty taste - almonds, peach, apricots, honey
Explosive tropical fruit salad. Rambutans, peaches and passion fruit. There is a sense of sweetness from the fruit, but this is actually quite dry.
Explosive tropical fruit salad. Rambutans, peaches and passion fruit. There is a sense of sweetness from the fruit, but this is actually quite dry.
Aug 13th, 2016Fabulous wine , perfect match for seafoods. Fruity and fresh taste!Loved it
Fabulous wine , perfect match for seafoods. Fruity and fresh taste!Loved it
Apr 10th, 2016Fairly weighty and rich, it has all the characteristics of a quality NZ Sauv Blanc. Not really to my taste but SB fans should try this.
Fairly weighty and rich, it has all the characteristics of a quality NZ Sauv Blanc. Not really to my taste but SB fans should try this.
Dec 2nd, 2015Lovely burst of flavor on the palate, followed with fresh and crisp clean lines.
Lovely burst of flavor on the palate, followed with fresh and crisp clean lines.
Aug 8th, 2014
2012 is a great vintage. Still love this.
2012 is a great vintage. Still love this.
Jun 25th, 2014