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Wine Spectator 92WS TOP 100 2018 Rank 32Rich and complex, with honeysuckle and freshly grated ginger notes up front, giving way to juicy and crisp Meyer lemon, yellow apple and Asian pear flavors. Hints of lime zest and dried mango linger.

Wine Spectator 90 Lemongrass, key lime and green apple flavors are bright and polished on a light frame, with refreshing acidity that pops on the finish, where verbena and fresh ginger notes linger.  Producer Matua Valley was founded in a tin shed in 1974 by two brothers, Bill and Ross Spence.

The Tasting Panel 92 “Smooth and invigorating with lovely ripe fruit, this is a racy, tangy and crisp wine with a long mad balanced finish.”~ADB  “Very pale yellow with classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc aromas of lifted citrus, tropical fruit, and crushed herbs. A fresh, juicy wine with vibrant

" Earthy, herbal, somewhat subdued lemony aroma with hints of tropical fruit, gooseberry, and coconut. Medium to full bodied with herbal, citrus and ripe peach flavors with a slightly creamy, pleasing mouthfeel. " ~ Winery notes

Wine Spectator 91"Best Value""Honeysuckle, peach cobbler and Key lime pie notes are aromatic, lush and expressive, set on a crisp, sleek frame, with plenty of juiciness and refreshment, finishing with a dash of grapefruit zest. Drink now." 32,000 cases imported.–MW

"After picking and pressing the individual parcels were fermented separately. Following selection of the components, the wine was blended and bottled. BOUQUET: Bright aromas of lime zest, passionfruit and snow pea. PALATE: Crisp and refreshing, with lively acidity complementing flavours of kaffir

"Light straw with hints of green. Herbaceous notes of freshly cut grass along with lifted pineapple, melon, passionfruit, and hintsof grapefruit. Fresh and crisp with zesty flavors of ripe tropical fruits, especially passionfruit and pineapple. The wine has flinty minerality, juicy acidity, and a

"Pale yellow-green, with star bright clarity, this Sauvignon Blanc offers fragrant aromas of gooseberry, blackcurrant leaf, boxwood, greengage plums, and a hint of tropical fruit. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, with vibrant acidity supporting bright, fragrant fruit flavors that linger on

“Cupcake Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc is a vibrant, crisp wine that comes from vineyards in the South Island of New Zealand, where the cool growing season allows the grapes to mature slowly and gain character and complexity. Flavors of Meyer lemon, white nectarine and key lime integrate with subtle

James Suckling 92“This youthful sauvignon has attractive lime-leaf and fresh-herb aromas with passion fruit and a succulent, fine and fresh lime finish. Immediate enjoyment here. Drink now.” ~J.S.

Winemaker’s Note A complex array of flavours abound in this expressive Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Red capsicum, honey dew melon and a background of nettles lead into a sea shell mineral aroma. The palate has a lively entry, flows well and leaves persistent lemon-lime flavours. The acid displays a

“Aromatic notes of grapefruit and guava nuance the crisply vibrant palate. Green bean and tropical fruit characters merge with a zesty grapefruit acidity, delivering a juicy, refreshing presence and a lip-smacking finish.” ~Winery Notes

James Suckling 91 This iconic Marlborough sauvignon is in full tropical-fruit mode in 2018, bursting with passion fruit and limes, as well as sweet melon and peaches. The palate is packed with flavor. Passion fruit and mango rule the finish. Drink now. Winemaker Notes This Sauvignon Blanc is

Wine & Spirits 91 “...It will draw you in with its rich scent of passion fruit and ripe peaches, then last, firm, clean, and silken, with a salty savor to match a feta-strewn Greek salad.”  “Complex aromatics ranging from citrus zest and ripe, tropical fruit to flinty minerality. Citrus zest and

Wine Advocate 90 The 2017 Sauvignon Blanc shows hints of green on the nose but sits more firmly in the fig and stone fruit camp. It's medium-bodied, with a white grapefruit element that extends from start to finish, providing a backbone for the riper notes. Clean and refreshing, it should be

“A crisp, exhilarating expression of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, this wine has vibrant tropical and citrus fruit notes with crisp herbal highlights.” ~Winery Notes

Wine & Sporits 91 “Anthony Walkenhorst presents this reserve sauvignon in a smooth, clean style, with sweet kumquat and orange-marmalade f lavors at the center, lifted by fresh orange-zest acidity”  Wine Spectator 90 “Harmonious and expressive, with ruby grapefruit, mango and citrus flavors that

"Evocative of New Zealand's iconic Marlborough region, our Starborough Sauvignon Blanc has classic aromas of citrus fruit including lime and grapefruit accented by hints of stone fruit and fresh-cut grass. Passion fruit, guava and kiwi harmonize on the palate with hints of fresh green notes,

"This Sauvignon Blanc style is bright, forward and direct. Vivaciously crisp, it showcases gooseberry, citrus and fresh tropical fruit flavours that linger through the finish."-Winemaker's Notes  "The Dashwood brand was developed by Vavasour Wines in 1989. Given the commitment to using the

"This intense Sauvignon Blanc is alive with a myriad of flavors dominated by gooseberry, passion fruit, fresh citrus, melon and herbaceous aromas. The wine has an enticing palate with a juicy flavor profile, purity and concentration, finishing crisp and clean with an interwoven thread of acidity."

Wine Spectator 90 “Lemongrass, citrus and pear flavors are clean and bright, set on a sleek frame, with peppery white flower accents and notes of citrus peel that linger.”-WS  “Mohua Wines was founded in 2009 to create exceptional wines from some of New Zealand’s highest quality regions. Driven

"Made from fruit harvested primarily from the Awatere Valley region of Marlborough. The cool dry and coastal climate of this valley gives the wine its special mineral and herbalcharacter.The wine is crushed, de-stemmed and given a cold soak prior to fermentaion in 100% stainless steel.  The

Tasting notes Nose:Lifted vibrant fruits with a juicy centre. Tropical and pawpaw notes with a grassy edge. Palate:Well-weighted, tropical palate. Citrus flavours showing Finish:Good length and balance with lingering orange peel  Wine A single estate-grown wine, from New Zealand's

"Made from fruit harvested primarily from the Awatere Valley region of Marlborough. The cool dry and coastal climate of this valley gives the wine its special mineral and herbal character. The wine is crushed, de-stemmed and given a cold soak prior tofermentaion in 100% stainless steel.

"Grapefruit, mango, passionfruit and melon. The texture is smooth and inviting with classic Marlborough flavours including ripe bell pepper and tropical fruit. Crisp acidity rounds off an elegant structure Harvested predominantly in the cool of early morning, gentle juice extraction, and pressing