Wairau River

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

8.918 ratings
8.84 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
Sipping Fine Wine

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
Randy Fuller

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
"Odedi"

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.

1 person found it helpfulMay 5th, 2023
Sipping Fine Wine

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.

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, 2022
Mark Wadley

Bought from Costco. Pretty lemony to me. Wife says it tastes like peach or some other stone fruit.

Bought from Costco. Pretty lemony to me. Wife says it tastes like peach or some other stone fruit.

Jul 2nd, 2023
Diana Sabo

Enjoyed 2022 vintage on June 6, 2023. Taste the grapefruit but not the cat’s pee!🤣

Enjoyed 2022 vintage on June 6, 2023. Taste the grapefruit but not the cat’s pee!🤣

Jun 6th, 2023
Frank Lin

Very tasty, citrusy, and fruity. With dry finish. Guava aromas and a little passion fruit. 11.49 at Costco. Would get again.

Very tasty, citrusy, and fruity. With dry finish. Guava aromas and a little passion fruit. 11.49 at Costco. Would get again.

Oct 31st, 2022
Michelle Butler

Very tropical! Guava, on the sweeter side. Best with mahi mahi and pineapple.

Very tropical! Guava, on the sweeter side. Best with mahi mahi and pineapple.

Sep 19th, 2022
Bobbi Jo Broxson

I am normally a little nervous about getting'gold medal' wines, but this is really nice. More flavorful than most Sauv Blancs

I am normally a little nervous about getting'gold medal' wines, but this is really nice. More flavorful than most Sauv Blancs

Apr 3rd, 2022
Ryan

Ryan had this 10 months ago

Ryan had this 10 months ago

Feb 18th, 2024