Wairau River
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
Vintage 2022 | expressive and very true to type
Vintage 2022 | expressive and very true to type
Nov 30th, 2023
Pale lemon in color with a green hue.
Strong nose, dry on the palate and simple.
Light to medium in body with medium plus acidity. Crisp and refreshing.
Showing limes, grapefruits, tropical fruits, green apples, cat's pee, passion fruits and pineapples.
Medium finish with limes and almonds.
A good food wine and a little unbalanced.
87 Points.
13% alcohol by volume.
Pale lemon in color with a green hue.
Strong nose, dry on the palate and simple.
Light to medium in body with medium plus acidity. Crisp and refreshing.
Showing limes, grapefruits, tropical fruits, green apples, cat's pee, passion fruits and pineapples.
Medium finish with limes and almonds.
A good food wine and a little unbalanced.
87 Points.
13% alcohol by volume.
Pale lemon with aromas of citrus and tropical fruit with herb, citrus and grassy notes. On the palate flavors of apple, mango citrus and some grassy tones with lively acidity. Medium finish ending with earthy herbal, grassy and mineral notes.
Pale lemon with aromas of citrus and tropical fruit with herb, citrus and grassy notes. On the palate flavors of apple, mango citrus and some grassy tones with lively acidity. Medium finish ending with earthy herbal, grassy and mineral notes.
Apr 30th, 2022
This wine has huge notes of grapefruit and freshly mown grass on the nose. The palate shows ripe grapefruit, lemon, tangerine, nectarine and a healthy acidity. Shellfish, here we come. Oysters, probably.
This wine has huge notes of grapefruit and freshly mown grass on the nose. The palate shows ripe grapefruit, lemon, tangerine, nectarine and a healthy acidity. Shellfish, here we come. Oysters, probably.
Mar 18th, 2022
Nice fruit driven NZSB. I could live with a bit more acidity, but this is a very solid wine.
Nice fruit driven NZSB. I could live with a bit more acidity, but this is a very solid wine.
Jan 4th, 2022Very balanced. Grapefruit notes are there but not over powering! Really good quality for the price
Very balanced. Grapefruit notes are there but not over powering! Really good quality for the price
Jul 19th, 2017
A wonderfully aromatic wine, with a nose full of fresh cut grass, grapefruit and lemon zest. Continues with an expressive palate which has a lively but not overbearing acidity, and flavors of grapefruit, peach, and notes of river rocks. While I haven't found a NZ Sauvignon Blanc I didn't like, this one is definitely a cut above. It was a perfect pairing for a seasonal favorite, fresh ramp pasta! ($11) [4/18/21]
A wonderfully aromatic wine, with a nose full of fresh cut grass, grapefruit and lemon zest. Continues with an expressive palate which has a lively but not overbearing acidity, and flavors of grapefruit, peach, and notes of river rocks. While I haven't found a NZ Sauvignon Blanc I didn't like, this one is definitely a cut above. It was a perfect pairing for a seasonal favorite, fresh ramp pasta! ($11) [4/18/21]
3 people found it helpfulApr 18th, 2021Tried twice! Pale lemon with aromas of citrus and tropical fruit with herb, citrus and grassy notes. On the palate flavors of apple, mango citrus and some grassy tones with lively acidity. Medium finish ending with earthy herbal, grassy and mineral notes.
Tried twice! Pale lemon with aromas of citrus and tropical fruit with herb, citrus and grassy notes. On the palate flavors of apple, mango citrus and some grassy tones with lively acidity. Medium finish ending with earthy herbal, grassy and mineral notes.
1 person found it helpfulMay 17th, 2022Jeremy had this 6 years ago
Jeremy had this 6 years ago
1 person found it helpfulDec 2nd, 2017I really enjoyed this wine. I'm still learning about whites but I like that this one doesn't have any bitter after taste. Very easy to drink, perfect for a hot Summer afternoon.
I really enjoyed this wine. I'm still learning about whites but I like that this one doesn't have any bitter after taste. Very easy to drink, perfect for a hot Summer afternoon.
1 person found it helpfulSep 24th, 2016