89 Hunky Dory Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
2018 $16 Notes of lanolin and minerality linger in the
background of the intense nectarine and mandarin orange
flavors, with candied ginger accents on the juicy finish.
Drink now. 9,000 cases made, 3,500 cases imported.—M.W.
89 Lake Chalice Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
The Nest 2018 $17 Succulent apricot and grapefruit
flavors are juicy and fresh on a smooth frame. Drink now.
10,000 cases made, 1,000 cases imported.—M.W.
89 Matua Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2018
$12 Manages to pack in plenty of intensity and detail
on a light, fresh frame, with Meyer lemon, lime zest and
mango flavors, revealing a whiff of lemon verbena. Drink
now. 324,000 cases imported.—M.W.
89 Misty Cove Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
Estate Series 2018 $13 Tangerine, Key lime and
mango flavors are intense and not shy on acidity in this
white, with fresh ginger accents and notes of lemon thyme
on the finish. Drink now. 40,000 cases made, 5,000 cases
imported.—M.W.
89 O:TU Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2018
$13 Lemon-lime and passion fruit flavors are intense
and juicy, with a touch of lemongrass on the bright finish.
Drink now. 3,560 cases made, 200 cases imported.—M.W.
89 Old Coach Road Sauvignon Blanc Nelson
2018 $13 Intense and succulent, with mango, lemon
and green apple flavors that pop out on the light and re-
freshing frame. A touch of litsea oil lingers on the finish.
Drink now. 30,000 cases made, 3,000 cases imported.—M.W.
89 Rapaura Springs Sauvignon Blanc Marlbor-
ough 2018 $13 Tangy Key lime, passion fruit and mango
notes are succulent and juicy, showing focus and a mouth-
watering finish. Drink now. 100,000 cases made, 5,000
cases imported.—M.W.
89 Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
2018 $20 Opens with a grassy, herbal note, highlight-
ing lemongrass and white pepper shadings to the core of
lemon, grapefruit and green apple flavors. Intense. Drink
now. 70,000 cases made, 2,000 cases imported.—M.W.
89 Tablelands Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
Lagoon Hill 2018 $18 Succulent flavors of Key lime
and ruby grapefruit are fresh and vibrant in this white,
with bright acidity. Drink now. 2,000 cases made, 1,500
cases imported.—M.W.
89 Te Awanga Sauvignon Blanc Hawke’s Bay
2018 $16 Makrut lime leaf, lemon and green apple
flavors are fresh and light, showing intensity and focus.
Drink now. 6,000 cases made, 3,000 cases imported.—M.W.
89 Te Awanga Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
Wildflower 2018 $15 Mouthwatering grapefruit, or-
ange zest and lemon meringue flavors are bright and crisp,
lingering with a note of fresh lemongrass. Drink now.
5,000 cases made, 5,000 cases imported.—M.W.
89 Tutton Sienko & Hill Sauvignon Blanc
Waipara The Boneline 2018 $21 Vibrant, with white
grapefruit, passion fruit and lemon notes. Crisp frame. Drink
now. 265 cases made, 200 cases imported.—M.W.
88 Blicks Lane Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
2018 $20 Key lime, ruby grapefruit and green apple
notes are fresh and lively, with a crisp finish and a hint of
toasted herb. Drink now. 3,000 cases made, 1,000 cases
imported.—M.W.
88 Huntaway Reserve Sauvignon Blanc Marl-
borough 2017 $18 Pear, apple and orange zest notes
are fragrant and juicy, with whiffs of honeycomb and spice
on the succulent finish. Drink now. 6,650 cases made,
1,000 cases imported.—M.W.
88 Jackson Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
Shelter Bay Estate Stich 2018 $15 Shows a succu-
lent quality, with lime and nectarine flavors and accents
of orange zest, set on a refreshing, crisp finish. Drink now.
5,000 cases made, 500 cases imported.—M.W.
88 Matahiwi Sauvignon Blanc Wairarapa 2018
$15 Key lime and passion fruit flavors are vibrant and
fresh, with grapefruit zest and lemon peel notes on the
finish. Drink now. 15,000 cases made, 5,000 cases
imported.—M.W.88 Mud House Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
2018 $16 Lime sorbet and white grapefruit notes are
light and juicy, with assertive acidity and hints of green
tea on the finish. Drink now. 83,200 cases made, 19,600
cases imported.—M.W.
88 Sacred Hill Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
2018 $15 Meyer lemon, lime and apricot flavors show
terrific intensity and a juicy thread, with accents of lemon
verbena and green tea on the finish. Drink now. 40,000
cases made, 1,764 cases imported.—M.W.
88 Stoneburn Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
2018 $13 This bursts with fresh Meyer lemon flavors
and hints of tangerine, set on a light, elegant frame, ac-
cented by an intense thread of acidity. Drink now. 42,000
cases made, 8,000 cases imported.—M.W.
88 Te Awanga Sauvignon Blanc Hawke’s Bay
Quarter Acre 2017 $22 Lime, grapefruit and honey-
suckle notes show a spicy side, set on a medium body, with
firm acidity. Drink now. 2,000 cases made, 1,500 cases
imported.—M.W.
88 Toi Toi Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
Reserve 2018 $20 Fresh ginger, pear, and citrus fla-
vors glide along on a sleek, juicy frame. Herbal finish.
Drink now. 5,000 cases made, 1,000 cases imported.—M.W.
88 Wither Hills Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
2018 $14 Light and crisp, with lime, green apple and
subtle pineapple notes, set on a sleek frame. The juiciness
gains momentum on the finish. Drink now. 120,000 cases
made, 42,000 cases imported.—M.W.
88 Wither Hills Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
Single Vineyard Rarangi 2017 $25 Crisp, with
lemon-lime and white grapefruit flavors at the core. Fresh
acidity, showing savory accents and herbal aromas. Drink
now. 1,200 cases made, 800 cases imported.—M.W.
87 Babich Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough Black
Label 2018 $17 Peach, mango and citrus flavors are
plump and juicy, with vibrant acidity and pure fruit. Drink
now. 35,000 cases made, 13,500 cases imported.—M.W.
87 Clos Henri Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
Petit Clos 2018 $18 Freshly grated ginger notes mingle
with grapefruit and green apple flavors on a crisp, light body.
Drink now. 12,500 cases made, 1,640 cases imported.—M.W.
87 Coopers Creek Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
2018 $15 Passion fruit, lime and grapefruit flavors are
fresh and light, with lemon verbena hints on the finish.
Drink now. 15,000 cases made, 5,000 cases imported.—M.W.
87 Goldschmidt Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
Boulder Bank Fitzroy Vineyard 2018 $16 Pear, cit-
rus and yellow apple flavors are juicy and bright, set on a
refreshing frame. Candied ginger notes on the finish.
Drink now. 3,500 cases made, 3,500 cases imported.—M.W.
87 Hay Maker Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
2018 $12 Lemon-lime and herbal highlights of lemon
verbena offer fresh acidity and a thread of minerality. Drink
now. 43,870 cases made, 30,965 cases imported.—M.W.
87 Huia Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2018
$20 Shows off a floral and tropical side, with honey-
suckle and dried mango details that add richness to this
medium-bodied yet refreshing white, featuring peach and
lime zest notes on the finish. Drink now. 7,000 cases made,
3,000 cases imported.—M.W.
87 Marlborough Estate Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough Reserve 2018 $14 Lip-smacking
lemon, apple and pear flavors are fresh and crisp, with a
touch of lime zest lingering on the finish. Drink now. 6,000
cases made, 3,000 cases imported.—M.W.87 Music Bay Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
2018 $10 Tangy lemon drop and ruby grapefruit fla-
vors are fresh and crisp, with an intense thread of acidity
on a light frame. Drink now. 1,780 cases made, 200 cases
imported.—M.W.87 Satellite Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2018
$15 Grapefruit, lime and lemon zest flavors are crisp,
light and refreshing, with a touch of makrut lime leaf on
the finish. Drink now. 40,000 cases made, 500 cases
imported.—M.W.
86 Goldschmidt Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
Forefathers Wax Eye 2018 $19 Key lime pie, tan-
gerine and grapefruit flavors are intense and juicy on a
sleek, light frame. Drink now. 3,500 cases made, 3,500
cases imported.—M.W.
86 Hunter’s Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough Jane
Hunter 2018 $17 Lean and crisp, with grapefruit and
lemon flavors on a light body. A hint of saline lingers on
the finish. Drink now. 28,000 cases made, 4,000 cases
imported.—M.W.
86 Momo Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2018
$18 Bright citrus flavors are crisp and light-bodied, with
focused Meyer lemon and grapefruit zest notes. Drink now.
9,200 cases made, 6,500 cases imported.—M.W.
86 Seresin Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2018
$18 White grapefruit, lime and peppery white floral
notes are fresh and vibrant, showing an herbal edge on
the crisp finish. Drink now. 9,200 cases made, 6,500 cases
imported.—M.W.NEW ZEALAND
Other93 Trinity Hill Syrah Hawkes Bay Homage 2016
$100 Bold and stylish, with white pepper and dried
lavender accents to the velvety blueberry and plum fla-
vors. Hints of black licorice, Earl Grey tea and white truffle
linger on the long finish. The polished tannins never get
in the way. Drink now through 2033. 550 cases made, 100
cases imported.—M.W.
91 Framingham Riesling Marlborough Noble
2018 $20/375ml Butterscotch, dried apricot and can-
died ginger notes are rich and creamy, with an appealing
thread of acidity that weaves in and out, keeping the fla-
vors fresh. Drink now.—M.W.
91 Giesen Syrah Marlborough Single Vineyard
Selection Clayvin 2016 $50 Rich, polished blueberry
and blackberry flavors are smooth and spicy, with a thread
of vanilla bean, chocolate and rosemary. Shows plenty of
style and generosity on the long, expressive finish. Drink
now. 460 cases made.—M.W.91 Paritua Hawkes Bay 2015 $35 Black olive,
spice, cedar and mahogany notes are deep, with dark
chocolate details to the currant and blackberry flavors at
the core. Expressive and generous on the finish, revealing
thick, velvety tannins. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and
Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2032. 1,500 cases
made, 300 cases imported.—M.W.91 Trinity Hill Syrah Hawkes Bay Gimblett
Gravels 2018 $30 Expressive, featuring blueberry,
violet and freshly cracked pepper accents set amid dense
and toothsome tannins. This is harmonious, with the tan-
nins firming up on the finish, where the power and purity
of the flavors push through. Drink now through 2035.
2,130 cases made, 350 cases imported.—M.W.
90 Cloudy Bay Chardonnay Marlborough 2017
$30 Shows depth to the lemon meringue and marma-
lade flavors, which come across as juicy, rich and succu-
lent. Offers dashes of sweet cream and nutmeg on the
finish. Drink now. 800 cases imported.—M.W.New Releases: New Zealand96 WINE SPECTATOR • SEPT. 30, 2019