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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

Aromas of lime juice, kiwi, and black-currant over a layer of tropical fruits. The palate is juicy and crisp, this wine has a soft structure packed with green herb, lime and nectarine flavors.Pairs perfectly with seafood and salads with tomato, lemon and vinaigrette dressings.

Lively and fresh aromas of citrus and cut grass jump from the glass tantalizing your taste buds. The palate is clean and crisp with high toned acidity that is balanced by citrus fruit and cantaloupe melon. ~Tasting Notes.

"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

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

"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

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

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

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

“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

"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."

“The Crossings Sauvignon Blanc shows lifted notes of bell pepper and passion fruit, underpinned with citrus notes. The palate is full with pure fruit flavors, yet balanced with a persistent, crisp mineral finish.’ ~Winery Notes

"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.

This wine presents fragrant lemon, grapefruit and tropical fruit aromas on the nose. A sweet pungency, ripe lemon sherbet flavor and a hint of mango dance across the palate, which shows great balance with a refreshing, crisp and lively 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

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 Enthusiast 91"This Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is aromatic expressive and generously flavored with freshly cut herbs, scrumptious tropical fruit with simple notes of blackcurrant leaf."

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

"An approachable and full-bodied Chardonnay that shows great length and persistence. Ripe stonefruit, butterscotch, and citrus characters show through well, in a style uncluttered by oak." ~Winery Notes

You can’t have a wine label named Jules Taylor without having a Jules Taylor. Jules is the eponymous winemaker, Marlborough’s Queen of Sauvignon Blanc and a godmother to several hundred thousand little grapes. Born and bred Marlburian, Jules has seen the transformation that the wine industry brought

Wine Enthusiast 90"This wine offers a heady mélange of lychee, peach, pineapple and rose water, with just a touch of tomato leaf. Tangy fruit follows onto the palate, which has a lovely, viscous texture and tingly acidity. It’s a highly likable, mouthwatering drop."