There's a thread on YourSay, the Vinous forum, discussing everyday Sauvignon Blancs. Matua was mentioned by a collector I admire as being pretty good. My mother-in-law is an enthusiastic consumer of these wines and is fully stocked, so I thought I'd give it a whirl... The 2019 Matua is a very pale green. Plenty of acidity, nice grassy notes, a touch of zest. Rather short but not insipid. Perfectly reasonable plonk to start an evening.
There's a thread on YourSay, the Vinous forum, discussing everyday Sauvignon Blancs. Matua was mentioned by a collector I admire as being pretty good. My mother-in-law is an enthusiastic consumer of these wines and is fully stocked, so I thought I'd give it a whirl... The 2019 Matua is a very pale green. Plenty of acidity, nice grassy notes, a touch of zest. Rather short but not insipid. Perfectly reasonable plonk to start an evening.
1 person found it helpfulApr 18th, 2020
2019 Matua Sauvignon Blanc. Nice, round tropical fruit and some tartness. A little sweet, but quite refreshing chilled (color changing snowflake ❄️ on the label). Paired well with scallops and asparagus.
I did NOT taste any of the citrus/grapefruit of earlier vintages 2016, 17, as described by others. Def more of a tropical lychee-grape-melon . Overall a nice wine, and better than many at the same price point.
2019 Matua Sauvignon Blanc. Nice, round tropical fruit and some tartness. A little sweet, but quite refreshing chilled (color changing snowflake ❄️ on the label). Paired well with scallops and asparagus.
I did NOT taste any of the citrus/grapefruit of earlier vintages 2016, 17, as described by others. Def more of a tropical lychee-grape-melon . Overall a nice wine, and better than many at the same price point.
Jan 30th, 2021
Refreshing, not too sweet, paired very well with fresh salmon.
Refreshing, not too sweet, paired very well with fresh salmon.
Jan 29th, 2021
Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
