Top Sauvignon Blanc Wines from Marlborough
Ah, the great New Zealand! There are so many great things that associate me to this great country. It would take me a whole day to elaborate on the subject why I think that this country is the heaven in Earth for those who know how to enjoy life to the fullest. Instead, I’ll try to express my thoughts in short. Great beaches, breathtaking landscapes, interesting architecture, great food, the unique Manuka honey, characteristic flora and fauna and exquisite wines.
As a true wine enthusiast and vowed wine tourist, who is always on the look for a new, great wine destination to explore, I must admit that what attracts me to this country the most is the great wine. When it comes to wine, as an experienced sommelier, my vote goes to the Sauvignon Blanc wines from Marlborough, one of the best known wine regions in New Zealand.
To be honest, when I can only dream of traveling to New Zealand (during the periods of the year when you can find me only on home-work, work-home relation), I spend my free, relaxing moments on the terrace of my house, with a plate of good food and a bottle of Angel Cove Sauvignon Blanc. It is the characteristic and delicate taste of this great wine sample from New Zealand, my imaginative ticket to some of the greatest beach restaurants in the well-known wine region in this country, Marlborough. I immediately picture myself enjoying the warm wind passing through my hair while soaking up the morning sun with a glass of Angel Cove Sauvignon Blanc.
OK, enough daydreaming, it’s time to get back to reality. You don’t need to travel to Marlborough (even if should do it at least once in your lifetime) in order to enjoy the great taste of the great Sauvignon Blanc wines from Marlborough. You can treat yourself with some the Sauvignon wines from this region and enjoy a good time in your own home, alone or with company. I said some of the Sauvignon wines because there are more really good samples of this wine. If you ask me, the top Sauvignon Blanc Wines from Marlborough you must try are:
- Angel Cove Sauvignon Blanc – the unique white wine featuring an intense aroma including a perfect blend of fruit notes (including passionfruit, pineapple and lime juice) satisfies all of your taste buds with every sip. The refreshing citrus aromas make it a perfect wine choice for the hot summer days. You can enjoy this wine with a range of light summer dishes. For instance, it pairs extremely well with grilled seafood.
- Neudorf, Nelson – This is a must-try wine for you, especially if you enjoy in tropical tastes. The taste of this wine is easy recognizable by the unique combination of fruit notes such as guava, lemongrass and peach, complemented to perfection with zingy acidity, light complexity and tasty oak.
- Matua, Single-Vineyard – this is one of the best Sauvgnon ranges coming from Awatere Valley in Marlborough. Although it is relatively new range, the great white whine samples captured the hearts of numerous wine lovers Australia wide. It was a result to the exquisite blend of smoky limes and gooseberry and a combination of herbs and mineral acidity that accentuate the ripeness of the tropical fruits and bring the freshness of the wines to a much satisfying level.
- Vidal, Reserve – such a classic style yet so easy-drinkable and worth for a try, I present to you another “representative” from Awatere Valley. What you get with this wine is a perfect intense flavour featuring balanced weight and acidity and taste notes of tropical fruits such as ripe papaya and passion fruit, complemented with fresh citrus tones that lead the taste to a level of perfect freshness.
