This is an inexpensive white wine from New Zealand. A great choice for casual drinking at parties. Light gold in color. The nose has tropical fruits, gooseberry although not over the top. On the palate, this is slightly sweet. Still nice tropical fruit. Easy drinking on its own. Works with lighter foods.
From Oregon producer Sineann, they also make a line of wines in New Zealand. This is a delightful and classic style of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Light golden in color, clear and bright. The nose has peaches but also a hint of tropical fruits. Medium bodied. On the palate, the fruits come thru to match the nose. More tropical fruit on the finish. Slightly viscous texture. Dry. This is drinking well but probably should be consumed in the next few years. It drinks great on its own and will work well with lighter foods.
This was the wine that put New Zealand wines on the worldwide map. That was twenty or thirty years ago (the winery was actually founded in 1985), and it had been a while since I have tried this wine. And, it is still excellent. Light green/gold in color. The nose has tropical fruits and limes. Very nice. Clean. On the palate, this is medium bodied. Just a hint of sweetness. Tropical fruits with slight citrus. Enough acidity. Nice finish. This drinks easily on its own. It will work well with lighter foods, maybe a fruit salad? Drink over the next three to five years.
This is made by Peter Rossback who is better known for his wines from Oregon and Washington in the US. During his slower season, he heads down to New Zealand where he sources grapes to make Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. This one is getting a bit long in the tooth and would have been better served being opened a couple of years ago. Silvery gold in color. The nose has a bit of gooseberries and minerals but is pretty light. On the palate, there is some lemon peel and minerals. Shorter finish. Nothing bad about this wine but at this age (3 years from vintage), it has lost its zing.
