Rated equal to, or slightly higher than, similar wines at this price point
Winery | Brancott Estate |
|---|---|
Grapes | Sauvignon Blanc |
Region | Marlborough |
Wine style | New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc |
Alcohol content | 13.1% |
Allergens | Contains sulfites, egg allergens, milk allergens |
Wine description | This Sauvignon Blanc displays sweet ripe fruit characters reminiscent of white stone fruit and citrus blossom with a crisp nettle highlight. These stone fruit and pink grapefruit aromas are balanced by refreshing nettle flavours almost pungent in character. |
Sauvignon Blanc is the flagship varietal of New Zealand. Originating from the Bordeaux region of France, the grape now accounts for 62% of all the wine produced in New Zealand.
The New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc scene started popping in 1970s, with high quality Sauvignon Blancs coming out of the Marlborough region in particular. This illustrated the great potential for grape growing in New Zealand. ...
