Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
I’m not, as a general rule, a NZ SB guy. This isn’t causing me to re-assess. Nose has intense sharp green herbs, verging into cat pee. Some high-toned stony minerality and not-quite-ripe gooseberry fruit underneath. I don’t want to say grassy because grass actually has a little sweetness to the green aromas. On the palate, it’s bone dry, green-herby, and pretty light in intensity. Nice crisp acids. I’ll probably cook with the remainder of the bottle.
I’m not, as a general rule, a NZ SB guy. This isn’t causing me to re-assess. Nose has intense sharp green herbs, verging into cat pee. Some high-toned stony minerality and not-quite-ripe gooseberry fruit underneath. I don’t want to say grassy because grass actually has a little sweetness to the green aromas. On the palate, it’s bone dry, green-herby, and pretty light in intensity. Nice crisp acids. I’ll probably cook with the remainder of the bottle.
Jul 30th, 2026
A top 2020 wine on Spectators list, tried twice. Pale lemon with aromas of citrus and tropical fruit with herb floral notes. On the palate flavors of zesty sour green apple fruit flavors and some grassy tones, lively acidity. The wine finished with earthy herbal, grassy and mineral notes.
A top 2020 wine on Spectators list, tried twice. Pale lemon with aromas of citrus and tropical fruit with herb floral notes. On the palate flavors of zesty sour green apple fruit flavors and some grassy tones, lively acidity. The wine finished with earthy herbal, grassy and mineral notes.
Sep 5th, 2021A top 2020 wine on Spectators list. Pale lemon with aromas of citrus and tropical fruit with herb floral notes. On the palate flavors of zesty sour green apple fruit flavors and some grassy tones, lively acidity. The wine finished with earthy herbal, grassy and mineral notes.
A top 2020 wine on Spectators list. Pale lemon with aromas of citrus and tropical fruit with herb floral notes. On the palate flavors of zesty sour green apple fruit flavors and some grassy tones, lively acidity. The wine finished with earthy herbal, grassy and mineral notes.
May 16th, 2021Snappy juicy lovely refreshing.
Snappy juicy lovely refreshing.
7 people found it helpfulDec 16th, 2014
Medium-bodied with zesty acidity and loads of passion fruit, gooseberry, and subtle capsicum notes. Great value.
Medium-bodied with zesty acidity and loads of passion fruit, gooseberry, and subtle capsicum notes. Great value.
6 people found it helpfulFeb 2nd, 2015Mouth filling with crunchy acidity and layers of gooseberry, passionfruit, lime, and a hint of ginger and capsicum
Mouth filling with crunchy acidity and layers of gooseberry, passionfruit, lime, and a hint of ginger and capsicum
3 people found it helpfulJul 28th, 2014Aromatic grapefruit, gooseberry, tangerine and capsicum notes. Slightly grassy with a short finish. Great value for the money.
Aromatic grapefruit, gooseberry, tangerine and capsicum notes. Slightly grassy with a short finish. Great value for the money.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 16th, 2020Dengin had this 7 years ago
Dengin had this 7 years ago
1 person found it helpfulNov 12th, 2019
Hay and grapefruit in a zingy package. But you knew that already.
Hay and grapefruit in a zingy package. But you knew that already.
1 person found it helpfulAug 6th, 2019
