You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
TASTING NOTES SAUVIGNON BLANC<br />
8<br />
9<br />
10<br />
11<br />
12<br />
13<br />
14<br />
Te Pa The Reserve<br />
8<br />
Collection Sauvignon<br />
Blanc 2018 Marlborough<br />
A sophisticated and charming bouquet of<br />
Sauvignon Blanc with a light leesy spice<br />
quality, leading to fruit aromas of yellow<br />
stonefruits and citrus, some gentle tropical<br />
fruit notes and sweet hay. Crisp, refreshing,<br />
fruity and just dry on the palate, decent fruit<br />
weight and flavours that reflect the nose with<br />
a light lees ginger spice layer. Well made -<br />
drink now and through 2022.<br />
POINTS: 93<br />
Contact: www.tepawines.com<br />
RRP $24.99<br />
Toi Toi Sauvignon Blanc<br />
9<br />
Reserve 2018 Marlborough<br />
A very classy wine indeed with aromas and<br />
f lavours of pink grapefruit and red apple,<br />
tropical fruits of mango and white pineapple<br />
with a lemon twist. Fresh basil and thyme<br />
scents with a wet stone mineral suggestion.<br />
Dry on the palate with abundant acidity, a<br />
core of fruit with a vibrant texture. Drink now<br />
and through 2022.<br />
93 POINTS<br />
Contact: www.toitoiwines.co.nz<br />
RRP $22.00<br />
Yealands Single Vineyard<br />
10<br />
Awatere Valley 2018<br />
Marlborough<br />
Complex and engaging bouquet of<br />
Sauvignon Blanc with aromas of organic<br />
minerals, a seaside saline note and fruits of<br />
the orchard especially ripe citrus and apple<br />
with a noteworthy layer of herbaceousness.<br />
Also engaging on the palate with a great<br />
texture flavour and length. Drink now and<br />
through 2022.<br />
POINTS: 94<br />
Contact: www.yealands.co.nz<br />
RRP $25.00<br />
Akarua Pisa Sauvignon<br />
11<br />
Blanc 2018 Central Otago<br />
Distinctive bouquet with aromas of sweet<br />
herb and citrus, apple and core of minerality<br />
in this organic wine. A whisper of dried<br />
herb. Fruity on the palate with a core of red<br />
apple, white peach and citrus flavours. The<br />
minerality and sweet herb returns. Plenty of<br />
acidity, a decent length and finish. Drink now<br />
and through 2021.<br />
POINTS: 92<br />
Contact: www.akarua.com<br />
RRP $29.00<br />
Aotea by the Seifried<br />
12<br />
Family Sauvignon Blanc<br />
<strong>2019</strong> Nelson<br />
Distinctive bouquet and palate of<br />
Sauvignon Blanc, with flavours of grapefruit<br />
and tropical fruits, a definitive mineral,<br />
fresh herb and sweet hay flavour. Loads<br />
of energy too, with plenty of acidity, crisp<br />
textures and minerality. Dry finish with<br />
a flinty, grassy and mineral residue. Well<br />
made, balanced and refreshing. Drink now<br />
and through 2022.<br />
POINTS: 92<br />
Contact: www.seifried.co.nz<br />
RRP $29.00<br />
Lake Chalice The Raptor<br />
13<br />
2018 Marlborough<br />
Varietal, lush, fresh, juicy and inviting<br />
bouquet of Sauvignon Blanc. Flowers and<br />
red apple, sweet white peach and fresh<br />
herbs, green mango and passionfruit. A wet<br />
stone and citrus layers adds some classic<br />
moments. Fresh, lush, juicy and fruity on the<br />
palate. A steely freshness and satin texture<br />
contrasted by high acidity makes for a very<br />
enjoyable and classic example. Drink now and<br />
through 2025.<br />
POINTS: 92<br />
Contact: www.lakechalice.com<br />
RRP $22.99<br />
Vidal Estate Sauvignon<br />
14<br />
Blanc 2018 Marlborough<br />
Pungent, fruity, tropical and citrus laden<br />
with lemon, apple, grapefruit and pineapple<br />
fruit bouquet. Vibrant, crisp, tropical and dry<br />
on the apple; high acidity with a refreshing<br />
salivating texture, steely, fruity and luscious.<br />
Drink now and through 2021.<br />
POINTS: 92<br />
Contact: www.vidal.co.nz<br />
RRP $15.99<br />
34 WORLD OF WINE – WINTER <strong>2019</strong>
Change language