Sauvignon Blanc

Gold Medal, San Francisco IWC.  Wine Spectator 90 points...."mouthwatering". "Geek Fact"....This Fabulous sauvignon blanc was selected by George Lucas (yes the Star Wars genius) to be poured at his wedding a few years back. Beat that for name dropping. Aroma: Classic sauvignon blanc aromas with appetizing tropical fruit and minerality. A delightfully fragrant and complex bouquet. Palate: Bright, juicy, and elegant with refined acidity and ripe flavors. Good concentration and length on the palate, excellent structure, and a well-balanced finish. Winemaker’s Comments: Grape yields were back to higher yields...

Vinous Magazine, Rebecca Gibbons MW, 96 points and highest rated NZ white wine.   Winemaker's Notes:  If classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is all fruit and zing, Abstract exists in another dimension altogether. It’s our ‘Savoury Blanc’, where texture and aromatic complexity bedazzle, and where vineyard and winemaking contribute equally. Just three rows of a dry-farmed parcel are handpicked from the Holdaway Vineyard in Dillons Point. There’s an intense and seductive perfume of blackcurrant and white florals, while winemaking lends savouriness and flinty minerality. Wild fermented in French oak...

Bob Campbell MW 95 points, Top NZ Sauvignon Blanc 2023. "Intense, punchy sauvignon blanc with passionfruit, lime zest, oyster shell, red capsicum and lemongrass flavours. Mouth-watering acidity perfectly balances a hint of sweetness to leave a refreshingly dry finish. Delicious wine" 95 Points ; 5 STARS - Top Ranked Sauvignon Blanc 2023   Vineyard:  Holdaway Vineyard Subregion:  Dillons Point Region:  Marlborough  Vintage:  2023 Soil Type:  Young alluvial silts over sand Clone:  Mass selection Viticulture:  Regenerative viticulture and Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand...

Vinous Magazine, Rebecca Gibbons MW. 94 Points (Highest Scoring Classic Sauvignon Blanc & Highest Scoring 2024 Sauvignon Blanc).   Winemaker's Notes:  This single vineyard rendition of Sauvignon Blanc is sourced from the Holdaway Family vineyard at Dillons Point – our favourite sub region for the variety. It is a classic expression of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, being 100% tank fermented, but it offers complexity of texture and a mineral drive that summons river stones and sea spray. Blackcurrant, guava and passionfruit are captured alongside the subtlest hint of oyster-shell. This wine is focused and explosive on...

Crafted from grapes grown in Central Otago, our Sauvignon Blanc is meticulously tailored to showcase the herbaceous notes typical of Sauvignon, accompanied by a hint of tropical fruit. What sets it apart is the distinct textural structure unique to Central Otago Sauvignon Blanc – something truly out of the ordinary. This wine presents a full-bodied and textural experience on the palate, boasting enduring flavours that linger. Handpicked and gently whole bunch pressed, it is a product of small-batch craftsmanship. The wild yeast fermentation, prolonged contact with lees, and a modest portion aged in barrels all contribute to the...

Our final parcel of this label after selling it for more than 15 years. The owners have moved on to new distribution arrangements and with it comes thed inevitable price rise. We are being told the new distributors are retailing nosw at 52sgd. Hmmm. The good new is that once this is dried up we have plenty of other famous and equally good, if not better, NZ sauvignon blancs to draw from, including Blank Canvas, Chard Farm, Greystone and Ten Sisters all 40sgd and below. 95/100 Bob Campbell MW "Bright, fresh wine with typical varietal/regional characters including capsicum, gooseberry, lemongrass and passionfruit. Appealing purity with a...

Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, 5 stars.   100% barrel fermentation. Certified Organic. Truly unique style of Sauvignon Blanc for New Zealand ! In our vineyard we grow two rare clones of Sauvignon Blanc ( 376 and 530 ), originally taken from the Loire Valley. This is very different from the rest of New Zealand, which generally uses a singular Bordeaux clone. Our vines produce much smaller bunches with golden coloured grapes - the Bordeaux tends to a heavier bunch size and more green tinged. These grapes give us beautiful fruit flavours of golden kiwifruit, mango, ripe pineapple and guava.   2022 vintage comment....."Fragrantly aromatic...