Matua

Estate Series Paretai Sauvignon Blanc

8.317 ratings
8.15 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
Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

8.3

Dill

Dill

Feb 27th, 2014
Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

8.1

Good acidity and light honey notes Tons of white fresh pear notes here.

Good acidity and light honey notes Tons of white fresh pear notes here.

Feb 13th, 2014
Mike Kerr

Holy grass field batman!

Holy grass field batman!

Nov 29th, 2013
M OC
7.4

Not so good

Not so good

Feb 9th, 2015
Matt P
8.4

Petrol nose to start, nice citrus notes as it opens up. 2009 has held up well, and people say whites don't last....

Petrol nose to start, nice citrus notes as it opens up. 2009 has held up well, and people say whites don't last....

Jan 15th, 2015
Darren Rothenberg

Lemony with good acidity. Surprisingly vibrant for the age.

Lemony with good acidity. Surprisingly vibrant for the age.

Jan 15th, 2015
Elizabeth Booth

Interesting dill flavor, good acidity

Interesting dill flavor, good acidity

Feb 27th, 2014
Beccah E

Birthday wine!

Birthday wine!

Aug 29th, 2013
Stephen Madarasz

Nice- dry but a hint of fruitiness. Well balanced, mild acidity. Well regarded New Zealand vineyard.

Nice- dry but a hint of fruitiness. Well balanced, mild acidity. Well regarded New Zealand vineyard.

Apr 26th, 2013
Alexandra Miller

From Dan and Allison!

From Dan and Allison!

Jan 21st, 2013