NEW ZEALAND
Sauvignon Blanc
94 Dog Point Sauvignon
Blanc Marlborough Section 94
2016 $38 This version is impres-
sively deep, with whiffs of smoke,
white pepper, honeycomb and
orange blossom that melt into apri-
cot, dried mango and lemon curd
flavors. Matcha green tea and nut-
meg details linger on the long, ex-
pressive finish, with a delicate
thread of acidity weaving in and
out, keeping the flavors fresh. Drink
now. 200 cases imported.—M.W.
JAMES HEALY
Winemaker92 Rapaura Springs Sauvignon Blanc Marlbor-
ough Reserve 2018 $17 Notes of honeysuckle, lano-
lin and spice lead to peach, mango and mandarin orange
flavors. Complex, with a supple texture and a long finish.
Drink now. 20,000 cases made, 2,000 cases imported.—M.W.
91 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand
Te Koko 2015 $60 Stylish, offering an intriguing mix
of honeysuckle, lanolin and beeswax flavors, with a spicy
backdrop for the lemon curd, pear and yellow apple notes.
Vibrant acidity. Drink now. 800 cases imported.—M.W.
91 Seresin Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
Mārama Limited Release 2015 $60 Distinctive,
showing a mature, spicy side, with rich lanolin, dried hon-
eysuckle, beeswax and poached pear flavors at the core
and hints of marmalade that linger on the full body. Drink
now. 200 cases made, 56 cases imported.—M.W.
90 Astrolabe Sauvignon Blanc Awatere Valley
2018 $25 Expressive and focused, showing off a toasted
herb and saline thread, with Key lime and Meyer lemon
flavors and a touch of litsea oil. Drink now. 3,400 cases
made, 200 cases imported.—M.W.
90 Astrolabe Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
2018 $22 Vibrant and powerful lemon, freshly grated
ginger and Key lime notes are succulent and juicy on a
smooth frame. Fresh acidity bolsters the fruit flavors. Drink
now. 26,000 cases made, 8,500 cases imported.—M.W.
90 Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
2018 $18 Bright and expressive, with toasted herb and
saline notes adding a savory edge to the core of melon,
citrus and apricot flavors. Refreshing finish. Drink now.
1,700,000 cases made, 1,300,000 cases imported.—M.W.
90 Dashwood Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
2018 $15 See Smart Buys, page 83.
90 Forrest Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough Field
Of Stones 2018 $17 Mouthwatering lemon notes are
propelled by firm acidity. Touches of saline and toasted herb
on the finish add an appealing succulent, savory accent.
Drink now. 2,000 cases made, 2,000 cases imported.—M.W.
90 Mt. Beautiful Sauvignon
Blanc North Canterbury 2018
$17 Offers an appealing core of
intense, lush flavors of ripe melon
and peach, with details of white
pepper, honeysuckle and ruby
grapefruit lingering on the finish.
Impressive for the intensity and fo-
cus. Drink now. 14,800 cases made,
10,000 cases imported.—M.W.
DAVID TEECE
Owner90 Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2018
$18 Shows intensity to the passion fruit and dried mango
flavors, with accents of Meyer lemon and Key lime pie.
Vivid and generous through the finish. Drink now. 14,000
cases imported.—M.W.
90 Palliser Sauvignon Blanc Martinborough
2018 $20 Peach, melon and citrus flavors show inten-
sity and a succulent frame, with lemon verbena and pas-
sion fruit notes on the finish. Drink now. 6,500 cases made,
560 cases imported.—M.W.90 Saint Clair Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
Origin 2018 $28 Vibrant, intense lemongrass and
fresh ginger notes highlight the core of citrus and pear
flavors, finishing with a hint of lime zest. Drink now. 2,856
cases made, 2,856 cases imported.—M.W.
90 Seifried Sauvignon Blanc Nelson 2018 $16
White grapefruit, green apple and lemon curd flavors are
generous and intense, with floral and honeycomb hints
on the finish. Drink now. 15,000 cases made, 1,000 cases
imported.—M.W.
90 Smith & Sheth Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
Cru Wairau 2017 $25 Vibrant, offering a mouthwa-
tering mix of mango and ruby grapefruit flavors on a
smooth, succulent frame, with details of orange blossom
reverberating on the finish. Drink now. 2,500 cases made,
1,700 cases imported.—M.W.
90 Te Whare Ra Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
2018 $20 Zingy and intense citrus and apricot flavors
mingle with a hint of Key lime pie on a smooth and juicy
frame. The intensity kicks up a notch on the finish. Drink
now. 1,500 cases made, 500 cases imported.—M.W.
90 Wairau River Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
2018 $15 Lemongrass and lemon verbena notes mingle
with nectarine and citrus flavors, showing plenty of style
and intensity, with a juicy thread of acidity. Drink now.
90,000 cases made, 20,000 cases imported.—M.W.
89 Amisfield Sauvignon Blanc Central Otago
2018 $20 A mouthwatering mix of lemon-lime
flavors, with notes of hard candy. Grated ginger details
show on the finish. Drink now. 4,500 cases made, 500
cases imported.—M.W.
89 Babich Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2018
$15 Fresh lime and ruby grapefruit flavors are sleek and
refreshing, with fragrant details of makrut lime leaf and
peach blossom. Drink now. 110,000 cases made, 45,000
cases imported.—M.W.
89 Babich Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
Forbidden Vines 2018 $14 Lemon meringue and
tangerine flavors are juicy and aromatic, showing off an
appealing note of vetiver oil and citronella. Fleshy and
juicy on the finish. Drink now. 10,000 cases made, 1,000
cases imported.—M.W.89 The Better Half Sauvignon Blanc Marlbor-
ough 2018 $13 Juicy lime, green tea and grapefruit
flavors are fresh and intense, with lemon zest notes lin-
gering on the finish. Drink now. 8,300 cases made, 500
cases imported.—M.W.
89 Black Cottage Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
2018 $15 Succulent passionfruit and peach notes add
some complexity to the core of pure citrus flavors. A hint
of lemon thyme lingers on the finish. Drink now. 16,000
cases made, 3,000 cases imported.—M.W.
89 Crowded House Sauvignon Blanc Marlbor-
ough 2018 $13 Shows off fragrant lemongrass flavors,
mingling with citrus and mango details. Offers a refresh-
ing finish and grace notes of fresh ginger. Drink now.
25,000 cases made, 13,000 cases imported.—M.W.89 Framingham Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
F-Series 2017 $25 Honeyed peach and yellow apple
flavors show touches of marzipan and marmalade, adding
richness to the crisp body. Drink now. 1,000 cases made,
100 cases imported.—M.W.
89 Framingham Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
Nobody’s Hero 2018 $14 Ruby grapefruit and lime
flavors are intense and juicy, with terrific focus and aro-
matic notes of orange zest and lemon verbena. Drink now.
7,000 cases made, 5,000 cases imported.—M.W.New Releases: New ZealandSeek Spy.
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