A chilled sauvignon blanc is refreshing to sip over lunch or on a long summer evening. It's also good with salads and many other fresh summer dishes.
Although wine sent for review is tasted blind to eliminate preconceptions, all wine tasting and evaluation is subjective. These are personal recommendations.
BEST VALUE
$20
Four stars (out of 5)
Good value
A fragrant wine with oodles of fruit and herbs - passionfruit, fresh guava, gooseberries, coriander and even a hint of pungent Vietnamese mint - this has a lovely intensity and nicely balanced, lingering finish.
forrest.co.nz
$20
4 stars
Good value
A zesty wine with hints of asparagus and nuts, attractive fruit and texture and crisp, harmonious finish. Delicious.
eskvalley.co.nz
$17
4 stars
Below average value
Fresh, zesty aromas with hints of lime and mineral, a simple, gentle, light wine with lower alcohol (9.5%) and a clean finish. For those who prefer less full-on styles of sauvignon blanc.
sileni.co.nz
$20
3 stars
Below average value
A light, crisp wine with hints of mineral and gooseberries, light in alcohol (9.5%) and flavour but with a firm finish.
forrest.co.nz
$32
4 stars
Below average value
Golden in colour with hints of tinned asparagus, citrus, mineral and toasted nuts, this has been barrel fermented and the background oakiness fills out the palate with a hint of golden syrup and texture. It finishes crisp and dry.
woollaston.co.nz
$20
4 stars
Below average value
A bold wine with no compromises. Oozing citrus and golden delicious apple with a hint of fresh sweat, it is intense, powerful and lively - a delicious full-on Marlborough sauvignon blanc.
lawsonsdryhills.co.nz
