Isabel Estate

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

9.038 ratings
8.93 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
Neil Cornish

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
Casey @ Travelling Corkscrew

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

Jan 11th, 2018
Carolyn Herlihy

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
Jan de Weerd

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
Mark Powell

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

Oct 28th, 2018
Neil Cornish

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, 2016
Louis Zhu

Fabulous 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, 2016
Brendan Perrett

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.

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, 2015
Jess Buys

Lovely 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
Sarah Gorton

2012 is a great vintage. Still love this.

2012 is a great vintage. Still love this.

Jun 25th, 2014