Rated equal to, or slightly higher than, similar wines at this price point
Winery | Drylands |
|---|---|
Grapes | Sauvignon Blanc |
Region | Marlborough |
Wine style | New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc |
Alcohol content | 12% |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Wine description | Pale straw lifted aromas of ripe passionfruit and citrus the palate is rich and mouthfilling with passionfruit characters supported by citrus notes. Good length and juicy acidity complete a wine of excellent structure and balance. |
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. ...
