Whitehaven Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2021

2021 Sam Kim, NZ: 94/100 Points, 5 Stars

2021 Cameron Douglas, NZ: 93/100 Points, Excellent

2021 Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews: 93/100 Points, Gold, 5 Stars

"This is splendidly fruited and instantly appealing with feijoa, passionfruit, jalapeno and lime zest aromas on the nose, followed by a concentrated palate offering impressive fruit power and persistency. Bright, juicy and flavoursome with a lengthy delicious finish" 5 Stars - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, NZ

"Bright, pale straw-yellow, even colour throughout. The nose is softly full, displaying aromas of white currant, lime, tomato vine melded with a hint of white spice. Medium-light bodied, vibrant aromas of white currant, lime interweave gooseberries, herbaceous tomato vine, followed by white pepper lends a lengthy finish. The fruit has brilliant concentration and ripeness, supported by a lively acid line. Subtle fine-textured phenolics provide an elegant presence, leaving a chalky mouthfeel. This is an elegant Sauvignon Blanc with concentration, refreshing acidity on a chalky textured palate. Match with steamed mussels and white fish over the next 3 years." 5 Stars, Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews, NZ

"Pungent, herbaceous, tropical, fresh and vibrant bouquet with flavours of crisp red apple and white peach, pink grapefruit, pineapple and lemongrass. Salivating acidity with a salty edge, a core of fruit and satin-textured finish. Fresh, live and ready. Great drinking from 2021 through 2024+." 93/100 Points, Excellent, Cameron Douglas, MS, NZ

"Light, fresh and tangy Sauvignon Blanc with cut-grass, gooseberry, lime juice and passionfruit flavours supported by a thread of mouth-watering acidity." 90/100 Points, Bob Campbell, MW, NZ

"Holy pea pods Batman! This snappy new sauvignon from one of Marlborough’s pioneering wine families is ripe, rumpty and roaring with classic passionfruit, basil, lush lemon and a shed-tonne (technical term) of citrus and fresh herbs. It’s zesty and vibrant and has vavoom up the wahzoo (another technical term). For all that, it’s pretty darn stylish and beautifully balanced. Yum!" 4.5 Stars, Yvonne Lorkin, NZ