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New Zealand wine production dates back to colonial times (the mid-1800s) but never really took off until the 1970s. The most famous wine New Zealand now produces are white wines made from the Sauvignon Blanc grape and particularly from the area called Marlborough.
Other white wines of New Zealand to a lesser extent include Chardonnay and Riesling. Since the climate of New Zealand is generally cool with a maritime influence, the red wines of New Zealand are fewer and mostly relegated to Pinot Noir with some recent success with Syrah and Bordeaux varietals in certain areas.
Many of the important wine regions of New Zealand lie in valleys carved out of the mountains that dominate the country, protecting vineyards from wind while the mountains help block excessive rain. Since New Zealand is an island nation, the surrounding waters tend to moderate temperatures, providing for cooler summers and milder winters and protecting the grapes from temperature extremes.
SP8989 pts. - Wine Spectator - Web only – 2023 Jumps out of the glass with lime zest, passion fruit and pineapple flavors on a clean, mouthwatering and juicy frame, while hints of fresh herbs, including lemon thyme, and a dash of sea salt emerge on the finish. Drink now. 2,400,000 cases made, 2,000,000 cases imported. (MaryAnn Worobiec)
JS9191 pts. - JamesSuckling.com - Tuesday, November 9, 2021 Aromatic and pretty, with peach, pear and lightly poached apple character. Full-bodied and layered with delicious fruit and a creamy finish. Hint of lime at the end. Drink now. Screw cap.SP9090 pts. - Wine Spectator - May 31, 2022 Supple and elegant, with candied ginger, dried orange zest, peach cobbler and honeysuckle accents on a creamy, spicy finish. Drink now. 140,000 cases made, 60,000 cases imported.
SP9393 pts. - Wine Spectator - Web only – 2023 Aromatic, with terrific precision to the herbal details of white pepper, grapefruit, lemongrass and fresh-grated ginger. Packs a core of mouthwatering Meyer lemon, ruby grapefruit and green apple flavors showing a thread of savory salinity, with an intense, fresh finish. Drink now. 100,000 cases made, 70,000 cases imported. (MaryAnn Worobiec)WE8989 pts. - Wine Enthusiast - 12/31/2022 Give this some aeration in glass for the attractive aromas of lime and grapefruit citrus, and white peach to float to the fore. There’s a soft green-herbal underbelly. The palate is crisp and slippery, those citrus notes on display until the finish. Still young at the time of tasting (Sept. ’22), this should find even more expression with another six months to a year in bottle. (Christina Pickard)
JS8989 pts. - JamesSuckling.com - Wednesday, October 12, 2022 Crisp and crunchy with aromas of lime zest, green apples and cut grass. Tangy and bright with a light to medium body and clean finish. Sustainable. Drink now. Screw cap.
SP9292 pts. - Wine Spectator - Web only – 2023 Incredibly generous and harmonious, with ripe peach, tangerine and mango flavors that are fleshy and juicy, plus lime zest, makrut lime leaf and minerally details. Reveals white pepper and orange blossom accents that linger on the finish. Drink now. 40,000 cases made, 21,000 cases imported. (MaryAnn Worobiec)JS9191 pts. - JamesSuckling.com - Tuesday, November 8, 2022 Aromas of freshly chopped chives, blood oranges and peaches. Medium-bodied with silky texture. Citrus acidity brings life to the stone fruit palate. Elegant feel. Sustainable. Drink now Screw cap.
WE9393 pts. - Wine Enthusiast - 12/31/2022 Always experimenting, Erica and Kim Crawford (yes, that Kim Crawford, although he sold the famous winery with his namesake years ago) have used green-tea tannin extract in place of sulfur as an antimicrobial and preservative. It completely changes this famous wine style. Medium gold in color, it smells like honeycomb, pineapple turnover cake, lemon verbena, wild herbs and, yes, green tea. The palate is fresher than the nose and color imply. It’s dry with a gentle texture and lovely juiciness. Zesty fruit, ginger and a slight bite of tannin at the finish make for a characterful and highly food-friendly wine, more in the vein of a Chardonnay than a traditional Marlborough Sauvignon. (Christina Pickard)SP9090 pts. - Wine Spectator - May 31, 2023 Distinctive and aromatic, with floral details and touches of orange water, dried pineapple, peach cobbler, honeycomb and toasted herbs. Reveals serious freshness and verve from the crisp acidity on a supple frame, with lingering accents of candied ginger and nutty rooibos tea. Drink now. 2,000 cases imported. (MaryAnn Worobiec)
SP8888 pts. - Wine Spectator - Web only – 2023 Packs juicy, plump flavors of pear, pineapple and citrus, with touches of candied ginger and citrus peel and notes of fresh herbs that linger. Drink now. 16,000 cases made, 7,000 cases imported. (MaryAnn Worobiec)
SP9494 pts. - Wine Spectator - Nov 15, 2022 Aromatic and complex, this white shows off pure white and ruby grapefruit, lemongrass, passion fruit and dried pineapple flavors at the core, but it’s the details of matcha, sea salt, fresh-grated ginger and mint that make an impression on the long, sleek, juicy and expressive finish. Drink now. 43,000 cases made, 30,000 cases imported. (MaryAnn Worobiec)VN9191 pts. - Vinous - Mar 2022 The pungent, plush 2021 Sauvignon Blanc Te Muna Road Vineyard (Martinborough) offers up layers of both grassy and elderflower flavors in combination with a tropical fruit salad. It’s sweetly fruited and ripe, presenting a rich mouthful of Sauvignon-ness. A small portion of barrel-fermented fruit has rounded the edges, and the fragrant finish is fresh yet ripe. A little more length would be welcome; this may have something to do with the addition of younger vines from new plantings. Drink in youth for its fruity freshness.
SP9090 pts. - Wine Spectator - Web only – 2023 Fresh and aromatic, with lemon verbena and lemongrass flavors that are juicy and refreshing, a touch of salted lime and fresh-grated ginger, while pear and yuzu notes linger on the finish. Drink now. 685,000 cases imported. (MaryAnn Worobiec)JS8989 pts. - JamesSuckling.com - Tuesday, November 8, 2022 Aromas of passion fruit, sliced mangoes, fresh pineapple and thyme. Medium-bodied. Bright and tangy acidity, but has a flat finish. Sustainable. Drink now. Screw cap.
SP9494 pts. - Wine Spectator - Web only – 2023 Checking all the boxes, this stunning version is fresh and vibrant yet also complex and full of flavor, from toasted green tea and lemon thyme to mouthwatering passion fruit, yuzu and mango. Ends with hints of white pepper, lemon blossoms and sea salt on the long, expressive finish. Drink now. 9,000 cases imported. (MaryAnn Worobiec)
SP9595 pts. - Wine Spectator - Web only – 2023 Distinctive, succulent and wonderfully complex, with honeysuckle, honey-preserved ginger, creamy lemon curd, ripe mango and floral notes, plus stone fruit flavors on a rich, smooth and mouthwateringly juicy frame. Reveals hints of spices that linger on the long, expressive finish. Drink now. 10,000 cases imported. (MaryAnn Worobiec)VN9090 pts. - Vinous - Apr 2023 The 2022 Sauvignon Blanc Greywacke offers focus and palate weight. It builds a sense of richness, balancing the vintage’s natural acidity. This has fresh elderflower, pineapple and delicate passionfruit. Despite a difficult season, it is a thoughtfully made and well-judged style which offers clean, clear and pure flavors. (Rebecca Gibb MW)
SP9292 pts. - Wine Spectator - Mar 31, 2022 Juicy and incredibly drinkable, with ripe apricot, candied ginger, melon and aromatic citrus zest highlights on a fleshy frame. Features a hint of honeysuckle that lingers on the long, expressive finish. Drink now. 55,000 cases made, 35,000 cases imported. (MaryAnn Worobiec)JS9090 pts. - JamesSuckling.com - Tuesday, November 9, 2021 Lots of passion fruit, white grapefruit, green pineapple and fresh herbs on the nose. Medium-bodied, aromatic and juicy with bright acidity. Sweet fruit and lemons to close. Drink now. Screw cap.