Makara Wines

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

8.857 ratings
8.24 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
Geoff Troup

Sales Eder Brothers, Cellar Fine Wines

7.6

So damn fruity. Ripe melon and grapefruit and sweet citrus. Grassy notes dialed down. Too ripe for me.

So damn fruity. Ripe melon and grapefruit and sweet citrus. Grassy notes dialed down. Too ripe for me.

Mar 4th, 2017
Marty Mathis

Grassy and loaded with limes. Hits the mark for NZ SB

Grassy and loaded with limes. Hits the mark for NZ SB

May 10th, 2016
Bob Bryden

Founder The Lake Sommelier, LLC, Author Wine Talk

8.3

Muted aromas, soft flavor.

Muted aromas, soft flavor.

Oct 13th, 2015
Diane Withrow

Grapefruit and cut grass on the nose. Refreshing. Nice with the tuna I’m having. Summer quaffing. Porch worthy.

Grapefruit and cut grass on the nose. Refreshing. Nice with the tuna I’m having. Summer quaffing. Porch worthy.

Jul 16th, 2019
Camille Rogine

Loooved it! Delicious citrusy grapefruits aroma

Loooved it! Delicious citrusy grapefruits aroma

Jun 24th, 2019
Becky Bart

2018 fruity and yummy

2018 fruity and yummy

Feb 24th, 2019
Andrea Watt

Bright gooseberry with lime and herb. Hint of grapefruit at the end but not too strong.

Bright gooseberry with lime and herb. Hint of grapefruit at the end but not too strong.

Jan 10th, 2019
Niall O'Donnell

Crisp and delightful. Botanical on the nose. Citrus from start to finish.

Crisp and delightful. Botanical on the nose. Citrus from start to finish.

Aug 30th, 2017
Diane Withrow

Grapefruit, sectioned and eaten with a silver plated spoon- pink grapefruit- light, yet heavy with pulp

Grapefruit, sectioned and eaten with a silver plated spoon- pink grapefruit- light, yet heavy with pulp

Jun 2nd, 2016
Jill Hardash

Delicious and grapefruit

Delicious and grapefruit

Mar 27th, 2016