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Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

8.873 ratings
8.95 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
Randy Fuller

This pale, yellow wine smells extremely grassy - no surprise for a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. There is also a large swath of grapefruit, cantaloupe and tropical fruits cutting through the nose. The grapefruit comes through explosively on the palate, along with a mineral streak a mile wide. The mouthfeel is quite crisp and the acidity zippy. There is just a tiny hint of sweetness here, and the citrus flavor lasts a long while on the finish. You can pair this with any sort of white meat or seafood, but I think it would be a great choice to go with one’s breakfast eggs, if one were so inclined.

This pale, yellow wine smells extremely grassy - no surprise for a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. There is also a large swath of grapefruit, cantaloupe and tropical fruits cutting through the nose. The grapefruit comes through explosively on the palate, along with a mineral streak a mile wide. The mouthfeel is quite crisp and the acidity zippy. There is just a tiny hint of sweetness here, and the citrus flavor lasts a long while on the finish. You can pair this with any sort of white meat or seafood, but I think it would be a great choice to go with one’s breakfast eggs, if one were so inclined.

Apr 20th, 2021
"Odedi"

This is a simple Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand. Very typical and a good food wine.

Showing limes, gooseberry, grapefruits, green apples and white pepper.

Medium bodied with high acidity. Crisp and refreshing.

A Good pool wine too.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

86 points.

This is a simple Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand. Very typical and a good food wine.

Showing limes, gooseberry, grapefruits, green apples and white pepper.

Medium bodied with high acidity. Crisp and refreshing.

A Good pool wine too.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

86 points.

Feb 18th, 2020
Michael Chelus

Grapefruit, apple, lemon, peach and honeysuckle. Bright acidity and good minerality.

Grapefruit, apple, lemon, peach and honeysuckle. Bright acidity and good minerality.

Nov 8th, 2019
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

8.9

Great Sunday afternoon NZSB. Killer value.

Great Sunday afternoon NZSB. Killer value.

Aug 11th, 2019
Andrew Lohse

Aromatic. Melon, lychee, grass. Slightly herbaceous. Wet stone. Lots of arugula on palate. Sharp, clean acidity. Longer finish.

Aromatic. Melon, lychee, grass. Slightly herbaceous. Wet stone. Lots of arugula on palate. Sharp, clean acidity. Longer finish.

Aug 23rd, 2017
Alan Goldberg

A good representation of what I enjoy from Sauvignon Blanc. Crisp, clean, tropical. It doesn't have the citrusy, grapefruit notes that I really love, but this is very good.

A good representation of what I enjoy from Sauvignon Blanc. Crisp, clean, tropical. It doesn't have the citrusy, grapefruit notes that I really love, but this is very good.

1 person found it helpfulMar 13th, 2016
Tracey Desjadon

Refreshing for summer

Refreshing for summer

1 person found it helpfulAug 13th, 2015
Natalie Webb

Limes, honeysuckle, grapefruit, not nearly as stereotypical of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.

Limes, honeysuckle, grapefruit, not nearly as stereotypical of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.

Nov 20th, 2021
Liz Gmoser

A good inexpensive bottle of white! Crisp, good when chilled; not too sweet and with a nice mix of citrus notes.

A good inexpensive bottle of white! Crisp, good when chilled; not too sweet and with a nice mix of citrus notes.

Jul 24th, 2020
Aura Novembre

Smooth and fruity

Smooth and fruity

Feb 16th, 2020