Wine: Loveblock 2013 Organic Sauvignion Blanc Awarded: Elite Gold (2014) Region: Marlborough Website: http://loveblockwine.com/ Notes: A new focus project from acclaimed winemakers Erica and Kim Crawford, has landed an Elite Gold at the inaugural NZ Organic Wine Awards, which translates roughly to ‘grab it whilst you can!’ . This Sauvignion Blanc has a wonderful Read more…
Wine: The Darling Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2013 Awarded: Elite Bronze (2014) Region: Marlborough Notes: An intense, punchy, appealing aroma of tropical fruits, herbs and flora. This exceptionally well balanced wine combines flavours of early season stone-fruit, refined citrus and hints of tropical fruit. A 10% parcel which has been barrel fermented adds to the wines Read more…
Wine: Giesen Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2013 Awarded: Elite Silver (2014) Region: Marlborough Notes: A bold step into organic production from one of Marlborough’s well established, and prolific exporters. Restrained Grapefruit, lemongrass and cut-grass, for a well balanced, elegant wine. Perfect for 2014/15 drinking.
Wine: Richmond Plains Blue Moon Sauvignon Blanc 2012 Awarded: Elite Bronze (2014) Region: Nelson Notes: An elegant medium bodied, fantastically balanced oaked Sauvignon Blanc. Blending traditional Sauvignon character such as lemon, gooseberry and stonefruit against the buttery oak backdrop to create a sophisticated, balanced wine, whilst retaining enough complexity to keep you curious. Drinking Read more…
Wine: Wairau River ‘Reserve’ Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2012 Awarded: Elite Silver (2014) Region: Marlborough Notes: A stunning Sauvignon, with something to please everybody. Plenty of aroma’s and tastes to be expected from a Marlborough Sauvignon, such as grapefruit, lime and green capsicum. But also more complex aroma’s and taste, such as cut grass, fresh Read more…