This is a reasonably priced New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Light silvery gold in color, clear and bright. The nose has a steely minerality with some grapefruit. Light bodied. On the palate, this is a bit restrained on the fruit. Refreshing minerality. Nice finish. This drinks ok on its own and will work well with lighter foods. A fruit salad would be a nice match. Drink over the next year,
This is not your typical New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc! If served blind, I would probably guess the Loire Valley in France (the ancestral home to the grape). Light green/gold in color, clear and bright. The nose is great with lots of yellow grapefruits along with a bit of peach and minerality. Light to medium bodied. Nice balance. On the palate, again, lots of yellow grapefruits with some peach and underlying minerality. Very clean and refreshing finish. This drinks great on its own and will work well with lighter foods and especially sea food. Drink over the next few years.
This turned out to be the group favorite in a tasting of ten New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs. Silvery gold in color. The nose has nice grapefruit notes. On the palate, this has a nice oily texture. Good minerality. Lively acidity and a solid finish. It drinks easy on its own and will go with seafood and lighter foods. Priced well, this provides lots of pleasure for a reasonable cost for those who like this style.
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.
