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Producer  Matua Valley was founded in a tin shed in 1974 by two brothers, Bill and Ross Spence. The brothers wanted to make wine in New Zealand that was as good as any in the world. As a small, family-run winery in West Auckland, Matua Valley quickly gained a reputation for innovation and

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.

" 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

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

“Very pale yellow with classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc aromas of lifted citrus, tropical fruit, and crushed herbs. A fresh, juicy wine with vibrant acidity and plenty of weight and length on the palate. Ripe, tropical fruit flavor with passion fruit, melon, and grapefruit. All these factors have

"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

" Cloudy Bay has built a reputation for refined, elegant Sauvignon Blanc, and the 2017 vintage is no exception despite critical harvest conditions: lower quantities to meet high quality standards. Bright, lifted citrus aromatics of kaffir lime and grapefruit abound, supported by ripe nectarine-like

“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

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

"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

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

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

"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."

“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 91 "Leafy fresh herbs and lime citrus make for a refreshing nose. The palate delivers a refreshing swathe of nectarine and tropical melon fruit flavors."  Wine Spectator 90 "Polished Key lime, green apple, peach and melon flavors have an appealing saline note that adds to the

Wine Advocate 89The snow pea and grapefruit notes in Jules Taylor's 2017 Sauvignon Blanc are classic Marlborough, without any of the region's or varietal's overdone characters. It's light to medium-bodied, with a crisp, lean profile and a tart, clean finish.

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

"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,

" Fresh melon, juicy white peach and citrus zest, perfumed with delicate floral notes and a lingering creamy texture." ~ 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 herbalcharacter.The wine is crushed, de-stemmed and given a cold soak prior to fermentaion in 100% stainless steel.  The

“Oyster Bay Marlborough Pinot Noir is elegant cool climate Pinot Noir at its best. Alluring fragrant cherry with juicy black plum and a seductive silky texture.”-Winemaker’s Notes   “The philosophy of Oyster Bay Marlborough is to produce fine, distinctively regional wines that are elegant and

James Suckling 93 "Aromas of crushed wild roses and red cherries abound in this mellow pinot. Smooth tannins grip and build as they go, carrying rich, brambly pomegranate and cherry flavors. Drink now. Screw cap. Publish Date: Monday, October 8, 2018"  The Wine The Mahi Pinot Noir comes from