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Blanco – Viña Mariposa

Written by bluestone0924

Fresh, crisp white wine, with lots of juicy lime fruit and hints of green apple, balancing roundness in the mouth. To be served on its own or with lighter dishes - chicken salad, fish and seafood.

Bordeaux Blanc 2020/21 Pavillon de Trianon

Written by Helen Crannage

A wonderful Bordeaux Blanc, with peach, pear and citrus fruit, and a saline finish. Great depth, concentrated and well-balanced. A stylish wine with a touch of mint at the lengthy mineral finish.

Cadia Sauvignon Blanc IGT Veneto

Written by Helen Crannage

Tasting Notes Pale yellow in colour. The bouquet shows fruity characteristics with aromas of tropical fruits. This is a dry, full, and velvety wine.    

Château Rahoul Blanc 2016/17

Written by bluestone0924

Attractive pale yellow in appearance, the wine reveals a lovely, expressive bouquet of complex floral and white fruit aromas - pear and hawthorn - with a hint of citrus.

Château Roumieu 2019

Written by bluestone0924

An outstanding example of luscious, sweet and layered Sauternes Beautiful deep gold colour. Bouquet of acacia honey. Rich aroma of candied fruit (apricots and raisins). Very aromatic with hints of lime tree and other flowery touches which present themselves from the bouquet to the finish.

Chilinero Sauvignon Blanc

Written by Helen Crannage

Tasting Notes Dry crispness on entry followed by a zesty acidity and a citrus fruit aftertaste.  

Duckhorn Vinyards, Sauvignon Blanc 2019

Written by Helen Crannage

Harvested from the estates select Napa Valley vineyards, this rich and elegant Sauvignon Blanc was blended with Sémillon to add depth and complexity. Fermented and aged using both stainless steel and French oak, it offers ripe citrus and tropical flavours, refreshing acidity and Sémillon...

Flying Kiwi Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough

Written by Helen Crannage

Crisp, vibrant and refreshing. This classic Sauvignon Blanc's colour is pale straw with green lights. Ripe tropical passion fruit, gooseberry and green capsicum aromas balance with crisp acidity and herbal notes to add complexity and depth to a long lingering finish. An ideal match with...

Gravel and Loam Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough

Written by Helen Crannage

Bright, lively gooseberry aromas alongside notes of fresh herbs and grassy tones. Vibrant passion fruit, citrus and peach characters with top notes of melon and kiwi. Soft apple and white pear flavours balance. Well-structured zesty acidity with fantastic length and elegance. Enjoy as an a...

Harry Hartman Summer Sauvignon Blanc 2020

Written by Helen Crannage

Harry Hartman's Summer Sauvignon Blanc is sourced from the Cape South Coast, there is a brightness to the fruit, indicating a cooler climate. The wine is nuanced with a peppery character, white tea, lemongrass notes, and lovely citrus aromas. The fruit is clean and welcoming, backed with a...

Joseph Castan, Elegance, Sauvignon

Written by Helen Crannage

Its pale yellow and greenish in appearance, and has elegant fruity aromas of citrus and exotic fruits, which are ranged by florid notes of blackcurrant. The intense and complex taste of this full bodied and pleasant wine gives hints of mango and pineapple, leaving Jasmin and flint notes to finish

Moss Brothers, Sauvignon Blanc / Sémillon 2021 Western Australia

Written by Helen Crannage

The Moss Brothers name has been synonymous with premium Margaret River wines for more than 30 years, originally established by viticulturist Jeff Moss at Wilyabrup in 1984. Roll forward to today and the Moss Brothers brand remains a reference point for the region, producing pitch-perfect w...

Muratie Melck’s Sauvignon Blanc

Written by Helen Crannage

Conceived as a partner to the to the Muratie Melck’s Red, this crisp, refreshing and accessible wine is light but not lightweight. It has a flinty perfume leading to a fruit salad of flavours, from green apple and lime to tropical guava and pineapple. Dry and zesty with a clean, persi...

Orchard Lane Sauvignon Blanc 2021/22

Written by Helen Crannage

This estate-bottled Marlborough Sauvignon is produced by a winery with 26 hectares of vineyards situated to the south of the Wairau River in the heart of the prestigious Rapaura region. Trained oenologist, Kate Acland, set it up in 2007 and today runs it with her husband, David, along wi...

Pa Road Sauvignon Blanc 2021/22

Written by Helen Crannage

Tasting Note The lemon zest and passionfruit theme carries through the palate, supported by delicate black currant and aniseed notes. The finish is crisp and clean with hints of lingering spice and a touch of chalky minerality.   Food Pairing This would pair perfectly with...

Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2021/22

Written by bluestone0924

On the nose, intense notes of lime and guava dominate with just a hint of white pepper. On the palate, it is fresh flavour of ginger and citrus zest with a tight mineral backbone. Excellent structure and length.