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Murrays Barn Sauvignon Blanc 2008
NZD $9.99
Ash's recommendtion
Classic lifted aromas of gooseberry and herbaceous notes. The palate is crisp and refreshing with herbal and some ripe underlying tropical notes. Very tasty indeed … and a great price.
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Totara Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2007
NZD $13.50
Clean nose with bright ripe tropical, citrus and stone fruits. Ample flavours, slight sweetness, crisp acidity, fresh and simple. Perfect match with that Thai takeaway.
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The Pass Sauvignon Blanc 2008
NZD $13.99
The perfect summer Sauvignon. Vavasour vineyards were the original pioneers of grape growing in the now trendy Awatere Valley just south of Blenheim. This beautifully balanced Marlborough wine makes a mockery of its price. - Bright, clear passionfruit and citrus flavours abound making the wine a great accompaniment for light, fresh, long summer lunches - but just as nice on its own! This wine has been a best seller since it came on the market.
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Lobster Reef Sauvignon Blanc 2009
NZD $14.00
This Sauvignon Blanc has enticing crystal clarity with a pale straw colour.Intense pungency of passion fruit and melon mingle with underlying grapefruit and mineral notes with hints of crushed herbs. This is a pleasingly rich style of Sauvignon Blanc which has well balanced acidity and lingering mineral notes on the finish. An elegant wine with delightful ripe fruit characters.
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Manu Sauvignon Blanc 2008
NZD $15.00
The 2007/8 growing season was notable for its extremes. Spring was cold and crisp, with (unusual for Marlborough) morning frosts. Summer brought record high temperatures, leading to an early vintage start. Bright, and lively. Citrus, tropical, herbal. Gooseberry, sweet herb, and passionfruit. Serving Suggestions Well-chilled with oysters, or almost any shellfish. Has sufficient acidity to serve with light cream sauces. Manu is the Maori word for both bird and kite, and the Manu logo is an interpretation of a ‘Te Manu Tukutuku’, a beautifully crafted Maori kite. This kite represents the hallmarks of Manu wines: craftsmanship, elegance, and the pure nature of New Zealand
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Torea Sauvignon Blanc 2009
NZD $16.50
Despite the slightly lower-than-most alcohol (12.5%) there is no shortage of mid-palate weight, and the rich and generous texture flows right through to the last magical mouthful. Produced from a single vineyard, it's no surprise that it garnered gold at last year's Top 100.
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The Ned Waihopai River Sauvignon Blanc 2008
NZD $16.50
Lovely hint of Tropical flavours. The intense flavours are a reflection of the wonderful growing site
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Instinct Sauvignon Blanc 2008
NZD $17.00
This quintessential Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc exudes summer freshness with delicate nettle and lime aromas percolating from the glass.
You’ll find passionfruit, mineral and lime characteristics on the palate coming together to provide an elegant, beautifully balanced wine with lovely mouth feel.
Light and golden with subtle green tinges, this wine whispers the perfection of relaxed summer celebration in New Zealand and would be heaven on earth with a pan fried hapuka steak.
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Rapaura Springs Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2007
NZD $17.00
Flavours and aromas of gooseberry and passionfruit, perfectly balanced
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Lake Chalice Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2008
NZD $18.00
Pale straw colour with green hues. Intense aromas of passionfruit and blackcurrant. A crisp medium bodied dry wine bursting with classical varietal flavours of passionfruit, blackcurrant and gooseberry. Mouth-watering acidity is balanced by a long elegant mineral finish.
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Forrest Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2007
NZD $19.00
A classis Forrst Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc from the Wairau River Valley. Abounding on the nose with flavours of aromatic herbs - thyme, sage, rosemary, and subtle hints of blackcurrant and crushed tomato leaf. Concentrated, rich textured, and a wonderfully lingering finish.
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Distant Land Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2007
NZD $19.90
The nose features sweet passionfruit, guava, gooseberries and fig, mingling with herbaceous tomato stalk. The palate rich and smooth, bursting of sweet, luscious, whitefleshed fruits and finishing with a lingering crisp acidity. Winner of Air NZ Wine Awards Gold 2007
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Eradus Sauvignon Blanc
NZD $20.00
A real show stopping wine winning Gold at the Liquorland top 100 show in Sydney, 5 stars from WineState magazine.
This wine is from the Awatere Valley and displays great Marlborough Sauvignon Characters. Slightly spicey rich ripe fruit with great acidity. A must have wine.
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Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2009
NZD $20.00
“Alluring tropical fruit and zesty lemon citrus flavours - youthful, elegant and fresh with a vibrant,
lingering finish.” is zesty and aromatic with lots of lively fruit characters. A concentration of assertive passionfruit and tropical fruit flavours with an abundant bouquet, it is a wine that is always crisp, elegant and refreshing.
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Mahi Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2008
NZD $20.00
This Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc shows a range of fruit characters, from citrus through to tropical notes, aligned with some secondary characters from natural yeast ferments. The palate has an elegant structure with a textural mid-palate and a long finish.
The wines of Mahi are not rushed to bottle and we believe that with correct storage this wine will continue to develop in interest and complexity.
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Clifford Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2008
NZD $20.00
This wine shows blackcurrant, guava and citrus notes. The palate exhibits the same fine fruit flavours with an under lying flinty note typical of Awatere Valley fruit. The finish is long, crisp and dry. This Sauvignon Blanc is ready to drink now, and over the next 2-3 years.
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Lone Goat Canterbury Sauvignon Blanc
NZD $20.00
Displays gooseberry and dried herb characters with light elegant chalky aromas. Vibrant fruit flavours create depth to palate while crisp mineral acids provide focus and a structured lingering finish.
This is an unusual variety to be found south of Christchurch. Lower yields enable good fruit ripening and enhanced fruit intensity. Canterbury Sauvignon Blanc has an elegant textural palate and delicate herbal and gooseberry aroma. This is an intriguing wine, satisfying for both the nose and palette.
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O:TU Sauvignon Blanc 2008
NZD $20.00
Classic Marlborough, Awatere Valley varietal of sweet grass, nettles and gooseberries unpinned with fresh zesty lemon and lime characters on the nose. Some flinty minerality is evident with a touch of powder or talc. A medium bodied palate, with white peach, ripe greens, gooseberry and currants. Harmonious acid balance contributes to a long finish complemented by the flinty mineral characters typical of the Awatere Valley.
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Waimea Estate Winemakers Selection Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2007
NZD $20.00
Zesty and refreshing, this lovely example of Nelson Sauvignon has aromas of gooseberries,citrus and tropical fruit, combining with a flinty, mineral complexity. It is balanced by a fulland textured palate that makes the wine more complete than some more straightforwardSauvignon. Enjoy with fine New Zealand seafood.
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Brightwater Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2008
NZD $21.50
Intense aromas of passionfruit and sweet citrus introduce this fresh, aromatic, full bodied wine. The palate is well balanced with gooseberry and citrus characters, long lingering summer grass finish."
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Astrolabe Sauvignon Blanc 2008
NZD $22.00
Powerful gooseberry, greengage, capsicum, passionfruit and lime peel aromas. Medium to full-bodied with strong gooseberry, passionfruit and currant flavours, a hint of freshly-cut red capsicum, and a refreshingly smooth lingering finish.
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Bird Sauvignon Blanc
NZD
$22.00 $15.00
A riper style Sauvignon. Fresh floral, passionfruit and ripe citrus with a touch of sweet herb. The palate really delivers, it’s full and succulent with excellent weight and plenty of juicy ripe fruit. There is sufficient acidity to give freshness without giving a sharp finish. A beautifully balanced wine.
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Vavasour Sauvign Blanc 2008
NZD $23.00
Here is another amazing Sauvignon Blanc, made from veteran vines in the Awatere Valley at the oldest winery in this region, Vavasour.
Every year this wine is a stand out for its linear style; its fresh flavours dominate an underlying fruit appeal that is subdued (thankfully), making this Sauvignon a great match with Bluff oysters.
Not that you should wait till their season to get your lips around several glasses of this stunning wine.
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Esk Valley Estate Black Label Sauvignon Blanc 2007
NZD $23.00
This is a full bodied and rich style of Sauvignon Blanc, very much in a Hawkes Bay style. The warmer nature of the region provides the wine with an amalgam of the ripe tropical fruit flavours with an underlying herbaceousness. Passionfruit and ripe citrus notes predominate with a crisp refreshing finish.
Ash's recommendtion Classic lifted aromas of gooseberry and herbaceous notes. The palate is crisp and refreshing with herbal and some ripe underlying tropical notes. Very tasty indeed … and a great price.
Clean nose with bright ripe tropical, citrus and stone fruits. Ample flavours, slight sweetness, crisp acidity, fresh and simple. Perfect match with that Thai takeaway.
The perfect summer Sauvignon. Vavasour vineyards were the original pioneers of grape growing in the now trendy Awatere Valley just south of Blenheim. This beautifully balanced Marlborough wine makes a mockery of its price. - Bright, clear passionfruit and citrus flavours abound making the wine a great accompaniment for light, fresh, long summer lunches - but just as nice on its own! This wine has been a best seller since it came on the market.
This Sauvignon Blanc has enticing crystal clarity with a pale straw colour.Intense pungency of passion fruit and melon mingle with underlying grapefruit and mineral notes with hints of crushed herbs. This is a pleasingly rich style of Sauvignon Blanc which has well balanced acidity and lingering mineral notes on the finish. An elegant wine with delightful ripe fruit characters.
The 2007/8 growing season was notable for its extremes. Spring was cold and crisp, with (unusual for Marlborough) morning frosts. Summer brought record high temperatures, leading to an early vintage start. Bright, and lively. Citrus, tropical, herbal. Gooseberry, sweet herb, and passionfruit. Serving Suggestions Well-chilled with oysters, or almost any shellfish. Has sufficient acidity to serve with light cream sauces. Manu is the Maori word for both bird and kite, and the Manu logo is an interpretation of a ‘Te Manu Tukutuku’, a beautifully crafted Maori kite. This kite represents the hallmarks of Manu wines: craftsmanship, elegance, and the pure nature of New Zealand
Despite the slightly lower-than-most alcohol (12.5%) there is no shortage of mid-palate weight, and the rich and generous texture flows right through to the last magical mouthful. Produced from a single vineyard, it's no surprise that it garnered gold at last year's Top 100.
Lovely hint of Tropical flavours. The intense flavours are a reflection of the wonderful growing site
This quintessential Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc exudes summer freshness with delicate nettle and lime aromas percolating from the glass. You’ll find passionfruit, mineral and lime characteristics on the palate coming together to provide an elegant, beautifully balanced wine with lovely mouth feel. Light and golden with subtle green tinges, this wine whispers the perfection of relaxed summer celebration in New Zealand and would be heaven on earth with a pan fried hapuka steak.
Flavours and aromas of gooseberry and passionfruit, perfectly balanced
Pale straw colour with green hues. Intense aromas of passionfruit and blackcurrant. A crisp medium bodied dry wine bursting with classical varietal flavours of passionfruit, blackcurrant and gooseberry. Mouth-watering acidity is balanced by a long elegant mineral finish.
A classis Forrst Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc from the Wairau River Valley. Abounding on the nose with flavours of aromatic herbs - thyme, sage, rosemary, and subtle hints of blackcurrant and crushed tomato leaf. Concentrated, rich textured, and a wonderfully lingering finish.
The nose features sweet passionfruit, guava, gooseberries and fig, mingling with herbaceous tomato stalk. The palate rich and smooth, bursting of sweet, luscious, whitefleshed fruits and finishing with a lingering crisp acidity. Winner of Air NZ Wine Awards Gold 2007
A real show stopping wine winning Gold at the Liquorland top 100 show in Sydney, 5 stars from WineState magazine. This wine is from the Awatere Valley and displays great Marlborough Sauvignon Characters. Slightly spicey rich ripe fruit with great acidity. A must have wine.
“Alluring tropical fruit and zesty lemon citrus flavours - youthful, elegant and fresh with a vibrant, lingering finish.” is zesty and aromatic with lots of lively fruit characters. A concentration of assertive passionfruit and tropical fruit flavours with an abundant bouquet, it is a wine that is always crisp, elegant and refreshing.
This Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc shows a range of fruit characters, from citrus through to tropical notes, aligned with some secondary characters from natural yeast ferments. The palate has an elegant structure with a textural mid-palate and a long finish. The wines of Mahi are not rushed to bottle and we believe that with correct storage this wine will continue to develop in interest and complexity.
This wine shows blackcurrant, guava and citrus notes. The palate exhibits the same fine fruit flavours with an under lying flinty note typical of Awatere Valley fruit. The finish is long, crisp and dry. This Sauvignon Blanc is ready to drink now, and over the next 2-3 years.
Displays gooseberry and dried herb characters with light elegant chalky aromas. Vibrant fruit flavours create depth to palate while crisp mineral acids provide focus and a structured lingering finish. This is an unusual variety to be found south of Christchurch. Lower yields enable good fruit ripening and enhanced fruit intensity. Canterbury Sauvignon Blanc has an elegant textural palate and delicate herbal and gooseberry aroma. This is an intriguing wine, satisfying for both the nose and palette.
Classic Marlborough, Awatere Valley varietal of sweet grass, nettles and gooseberries unpinned with fresh zesty lemon and lime characters on the nose. Some flinty minerality is evident with a touch of powder or talc. A medium bodied palate, with white peach, ripe greens, gooseberry and currants. Harmonious acid balance contributes to a long finish complemented by the flinty mineral characters typical of the Awatere Valley.
Zesty and refreshing, this lovely example of Nelson Sauvignon has aromas of gooseberries,citrus and tropical fruit, combining with a flinty, mineral complexity. It is balanced by a fulland textured palate that makes the wine more complete than some more straightforwardSauvignon. Enjoy with fine New Zealand seafood.
Intense aromas of passionfruit and sweet citrus introduce this fresh, aromatic, full bodied wine. The palate is well balanced with gooseberry and citrus characters, long lingering summer grass finish."
Powerful gooseberry, greengage, capsicum, passionfruit and lime peel aromas. Medium to full-bodied with strong gooseberry, passionfruit and currant flavours, a hint of freshly-cut red capsicum, and a refreshingly smooth lingering finish.
Here is another amazing Sauvignon Blanc, made from veteran vines in the Awatere Valley at the oldest winery in this region, Vavasour. Every year this wine is a stand out for its linear style; its fresh flavours dominate an underlying fruit appeal that is subdued (thankfully), making this Sauvignon a great match with Bluff oysters. Not that you should wait till their season to get your lips around several glasses of this stunning wine.
This is a full bodied and rich style of Sauvignon Blanc, very much in a Hawkes Bay style. The warmer nature of the region provides the wine with an amalgam of the ripe tropical fruit flavours with an underlying herbaceousness. Passionfruit and ripe citrus notes predominate with a crisp refreshing finish.