All Regions - New Zealand

Tasting Panel 91 “Smooth, lush citrus...but still as fresh, bright, and complex as the older renditions.”~ADB  “ 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.

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 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

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.

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.

" 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

Wine Spectator 96 "Elegant, fresh and vibrant, this red starts off wonderfully perfumed, with lavender, white pepper and green tea notes that accentuate the purity of the cherry and raspberry flavors.  Polished tannins still provide some grip on the finish, where white truffle and forest floor

" 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 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

"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

“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

"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,

Wine Spectator 89“Smooth and succulent, with a savory mineral edge to the fleshy melon, cucumber and peach flavors, this is stylish and juicy. Drink now.”

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 & 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

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

"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."

“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

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 Spectator 89 "This pure and bright Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc has a vibrant fruit driven nose bursting with passionfruit, grapefruit, melon and gooseberry. On the palate luscious fruit flavors of citrus, ripe tropical fruits, and lifted herbaceous notes are finely balanced with zesty acidity,

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.  A single estate-grown wine, from New Zealand's world-renowned Marlborough

Wine Spectator 90"Tangy lime fruit, fresh-cut grass and lime zest notes mingle with grapefruit and lemon zest flavors. Good intensity on the mouthwatering finish. Drink now. "77,778 cases made.–MW