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New Zealand
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Winemaking in New Zealand dates back to their colonial times (the mid-1800s) but never really took off until the 1970s. Since then, New Zealand has gradually earned a reputation for producing high-quality wines, with their Sauvignon Blancs receiving widespread critical acclaim as they popularized a unique, assertive style for the grape. New Zealand’s climate and geography play an important role in winemaking within the country. Many of the best wine regions lie in valleys carved out of the mountains that dominate the country, protecting vineyards from wind while the mountains help block excessive rain. Since New Zealand is an island nation, the surrounding waters tend to moderate temperatures, providing for cooler summers and milder winters and protecting the grapes from temperature extremes. The most famous wine region in New Zealand is Marlborough, which is known for producing tremendous Sauvignon Blancs. New Zealand winemakers are also known for their highly-rated Pinot Noirs. |
Sauvignon Blanc/Wt. Bordeaux
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This racy white wine is cultivated throughout the world’s wine regions. In California, Robert Mondavi boosted its popularity by creating an oaked version called Fumé Blanc, most likely in reference to the famous French Sauvignon Blancs of the Loire Valley — Sancerre and Poully Fumé. One of the best values in Sauvignon Blanc also comes from France in the guise of white Bordeaux, primarily Sauvignon Blanc with Sémillon added for roundness of texture and longevity. More recently, the Sauvignon Blancs of New Zealand, and Marlborough in particular, have been heralded by wine critics as the finest in the world, famous for their intense, mouth-puckering style of bell pepper, lush passion fruit and a quality they approvingly call “cat’s pee on a gooseberry bush.” On its own Sauvignon Blanc is best drunk young to fully enjoy its distinctive zippy, fresh personality. Highly aromatic citrus, passion fruit, cut grass, asparagus and straw characteristics are often found in this intensely flavored white. Light in body and full of flavor, Sauvignon Blanc is a favorite for pairing with all sorts of light foods, from tapas to sushi. |
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90+ Cellars Lot 2 Sauvignon Blanc
2011 / 750 ml.
New Zealand | South Island | MarlboroughItem #68113Limited inventory.
5 bottles or less in stock; we will confirm your order by email. -
Babich Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
2010 / 750 ml.
New Zealand | South Island | MarlboroughItem #65447 -
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Cairnbrae The Stones Sauvignon Blanc
2008 / 750 ml.
New Zealand | South Island | MarlboroughItem #59274 -
Clifford Bay Awatere Valley Sauvignon Blanc
2010 / 750 ml.
New Zealand | Marlborough | Awatere ValleyItem #67151Limited inventory.
2 bottles or less in stock; we will confirm your order by email. -
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