Rated equal to, or slightly higher than, similar wines at this price point
Winery | Orchard Lane |
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Grapes | Sauvignon Blanc |
Region | Marlborough |
Wine style | New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc |
Alcohol content | 12.5% |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Wine description | Instantly appealing on the nose showing ripe peach, passionfruit and feijoa characters with elegant infusion of lemongrass. The palate delivers lush fruit intensity, beautifully enhanced by juicy mouthfeel and bright acidity, leading to a lengthy refreshing finish. |
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. ...
