New Zealand

Wine Spectator 88"An exuberant wine brimming with flavors of pineapple, passionfruit, stonefruit, and a hint of herbaceousness. The finish is fresh, zesty, and lingering." ~ Winery Notes

" The philosophy of Oyster Bay is to produce fine, distinctly regional wines that are elegant and assertive with glorious fruit flavours. It all starts in the vineyard. We treat each vineyard block and parcel of wine individually. The fruit is crushed, gently pressed and the juice is cold settled. A

" This is the original Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. We were first to recognise Marlborough's potential for exceptional Sauvignon Blanc, planting the varietal on Brancott Vineyard. Aromas of ripe lemongrass and tropical rock melon are immediately apparent, allied with a range of sweet, tropical top

"The fruit was machine harvested in cool evening conditions, destemmed, must chilled and pressed immediately. The free run juice was settled to achieve a high degree of clarity. The clear juice was fermented in upright stainless steel fermenters with selected yeast strains such as PdM, QA23 and VL3

" This Sauvignon Blanc contains aromas of papaya and tropical fruits, interlaced and underpinned with crisp citrus and mineral notes." ~ Winery notes

"A Quintessential Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc which treats you to aromas of ripe tropical and citrus fruits which flow through to the palate and a crisp dry finish. A fresh,fruity liquid pleasure. " ~ Winery notes

" Color: Shimmers with an attractive yet subtle green and gold hue. Bouquet: Grapefruit with cut grass, dried herb and stoneflint compliment passionfruit and pungent citrusy aromas. Palate:The palate has soft gooseberry notes against a wonderfully vibrant intensity leading into a ripe and nicely

"The Mud House Sauvignon Blanc is a crisp and clean wine with vibrant fresh gooseberry and grassy characters and nuances of tropical fruit lingering. Matt (the winemaker) enjoys making Sauvignon Blanc but admits that is made in the vineyard - he allows the fruit to express itself with minimal

" This vibrant Sauvignon Blanc is bursting with a fruit-salad-bowl of flavours including ripe gooseberry, passionfruit, fresh citrus lime and exotic herbaceous aromas. The wine has an exciting palate with layers of juicy flavours, intensity and fullness, finishing with a refreshing crisp, clean and

Wine Spectator 86"Aromatic and bright, with plenty of citrus flavors and green apple notes, offering a juicy core and a touch of citrus pith on the finish. Drink now."~MW

"Incredibly floral and full of bright and abundant red cherry fruit, it's really hard to beat this cool-climate New Zealand Pinot for the price. Medium-bodied with great acidity and a pleasing bit of rhubarb-tartness, vanilla, and spice on the long finish, we like this pocket-friendly Pinot with a

" The 2012 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc shows lifted notes of elderflower,green lime zest and stone fruit.The palate is ripe,fine and succulent, offering lively ripe citrus flavors coupled with an edge of minerality and sweet herbs. A classic wine from an outstanding season." ~ winemaker notes

"Meticulous fruit selection and cold fermentation contribute an abundant spectrum of tropical and herbal aromas. Passionfruit, gooseberry and green pepper fragrances abound the nose. Extended lees contact adds depth, texture and balance to the palate. The finish is long and invigorating." -Importer

" 2012 'The Ned' Sauvignon Blanc - Pale straw with a light green hue. Vibrant aromas of lime zest, lemongrass and passion-fruit with underlying base notes of mineral and fresh herbs. A lively combination of passion-fruit and crisp green apple flavours are drawn across the palate by a pristine

"Goldwater’s Sauvignon Blanc gives moderately intense notes of ripe apple and white peach with an undercurrent of straw and dill seed. Medium bodied, it gives a good mouthful of citrus and apple flavors with very crisp acid and a medium-long finish. Drink this one now to 2014." ~Tasting Notes

"An exuberant wine brimming with flavors of pineapple, passionfruit, stonefruit, and a hint of herbaceousness. The finish is fresh, zesty, and lingering." ~Winemaker Notes

" Bold dark fruit flavours fill the front palate and meld perfectly with the savoury spice oak notes. Fine acid provides lovely structure punctuated by the polished fruit and oak tannins.2011 was a mixed season in Central Otago. It started with an unusually warm November and December which made it

"Light straw colour with pale green hues. Bursting with pineapple and nettle aromas, supported by notes of citrus zest and pink grapefruit. Icon Sauvignon Blanc is a complex wine with excellent structure and weight. Displaying the classic Marlborough characters of ripe tropical fruit, clean

"Vibrant cherry red in color, the nose exhibits sweet cranberry and blackberry fruit with subtle vanilla oak notes. The palate is soft and full of rich ripe fruit, balanced nicely with spicy toasted oak and fine tannins. The resulting palate has a delicate structure with length and complexity.~

"Wonderfully bright and refreshing, with citrus, ripe pear and yellow apple flavors that are round and detailed, with spice and apple blossom notes. Balances fleshy ripeness and refreshing acidity." ~ Winery notes

WineReviewOnline.com 92"There isn’t much that hasn’t already been written about Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, but when you come across a Sauvignon like Frenzy, some of the praise bears repeating. Frenzy is almost colorless, but the aromatics are loaded with ripe passion fruit combined with subtle

"Bright garnet. Shows vibrant cherry fruit and mushroom notes on the nose. The palate exhibits ripe black cherry fruit flavors and has a soft tannin finish. This wine is made to drink young and will show its best now and over the next few years. Dashwood Pinot Noir is sealed with a screw top to

" This bouquet is an inviting mix of tropical, passion-fruit aromas with notes of musk and box hedge. Palate entry is luscious and lively, busting with red current, gooseberry and passion-fruit, rounding off with a hint of capsicum. This is a fantastic example of Black Label Sauvignon that is

"The 2012 Sauvignon Blanc offers pronounced notes of gooseberries, lemon juice and apple slices over hints of fresh grass. Medium bodied, it gives a good concentration of vibrant citrus and gooseberry flavors with crisp acidity and a long zesty finish. This is textbook Marlborough

"With complex flavors Meyer lemons, Key limes and a zing that awakens the appetite." ~ Winery Notes