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Whitehaven Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023 750ml
The nose is fresh, packed with gooseberry, passionfruit, green capsicum, lime and blossom aromas.


Expert Review - Vintage 2023
Raymond Chan 93 Points | Bright, even, pale yellow. The nose is fresh, packed with gooseberry, passionfruit, green capsicum, lime and blossom aromas. Medium-bodied, aromas of passionfruit lead the palate with lime, gooseberry, un...Show More >
Expert Review - Vintage 2023
Raymond Chan 93 Points | Bright, even, pale yellow. The nose is fresh, packed with gooseberry, passionfruit, green capsicum, lime and blossom aromas. Medium-bodied, aromas of passionfruit lead the palate with lime, gooseberry, unfolding capsicum, green herb and delicate blossom. The fruit is vibrant with zingy acidity, carries lovely fruit weight and length. Match with steamed clams and battered sole fillet over the next 2-3 years. Fermented to 12.9% alc, 2.4g/l RS.
Erin Larkin writes: The 2023 Sauvignon Blanc is bright and tropical, with green apple and kiwi fruit, lemon pith and finger lime. Plenty of light and juicy things to be getting on with here. This is a lovely wine—uncomplicated and satisfying. 13% alcohol, sealed under screw cap. Drinking 2024 to 2027. - Robert Parker Wine Advocate 90
MaryAnn Worobiec writes: White pepper, lemon blossom and fresh ginger notes are vibrant and expressive, with a mouthwatering core of lime, pomelo, lemon balm and lemongrass lingering on the finish. Drink now. - Wine Spectator 90
Rebecca Gibb MW writes: The 2023 Sauvignon Blanc is pure, clean and aromatic. Dry and zesty, it provides pristine fruit flavors akin to lime, lemongrass and passion fruit. Light-bodied with modest concentration of flavor and fleeting length, it's nevertheless a balanced, punchy style that will be widely enjoyed by the glass in the summer months. Drinking 2024 to 2026. - Vinous 87
James Suckling writes: Aromas of green melon, green apples and some lemon rind follow through to a medium body with fresh fruit and a simple finish. Clean and easy. Drink now. Screw cap. - James Suckling 87
Winemaker Description
Whitehaven captures intense notes of passionfruit, lemongrass and white peach in this bold, refreshing Sauvignon Blanc. Superbly structured and elegantly balanced, with fresh-snipped greens and citrus characteristics that blend effortlessly with notes of tropical fruit. Each glass boasts the long, clean finish of classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. With its bright character and crisp finish, Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc pairs beautifully with a wide range of dishes. A chilled glass of Whitehaven is particularly refreshing alongside fresh seafood, spicy Asian dishes, grilled chicken or summer salads.
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Wine Information:
Country: New Zealand
Region: South Island
Sub-Region:
Appellation: Marlborough
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Type: Whites
Size: 750ml
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Whitehaven captures intense notes of passionfruit, lemongrass and white peach in this bold, refreshing Sauvignon Blanc. Superbly structured and elegantly balanced, with fresh-snipped greens and citrus characteristics that blend effortlessly with notes of tropical fruit. Each glass boasts the long, clean finish of classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. With its bright character and crisp finish, Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc pairs beautifully with a wide range of dishes. A chilled glass of Whitehaven is particularly refreshing alongside fresh seafood, spicy Asian dishes, grilled chicken or summer salads.
Erin Larkin writes: The 2023 Sauvignon Blanc is bright and tropical, with green apple and kiwi fruit, lemon pith and finger lime. Plenty of light and juicy things to be getting on with here. This is a lovely wine—uncomplicated and satisfying. 13% alcohol, sealed under screw cap. Drinking 2024 to 2027. - Robert Parker Wine Advocate 90
MaryAnn Worobiec writes: White pepper, lemon blossom and fresh ginger notes are vibrant and expressive, with a mouthwatering core of lime, pomelo, lemon balm and lemongrass lingering on the finish. Drink now. - Wine Spectator 90
Rebecca Gibb MW writes: The 2023 Sauvignon Blanc is pure, clean and aromatic. Dry and zesty, it provides pristine fruit flavors akin to lime, lemongrass and passion fruit. Light-bodied with modest concentration of flavor and fleeting length, it's nevertheless a balanced, punchy style that will be widely enjoyed by the glass in the summer months. Drinking 2024 to 2026. - Vinous 87
James Suckling writes: Aromas of green melon, green apples and some lemon rind follow through to a medium body with fresh fruit and a simple finish. Clean and easy. Drink now. Screw cap. - James Suckling 87
Roger Jones, Freddy Bulmer, Cat Lomax write: Light citrus and peach juice nose. Nicely balanced with lingering green fruit, citrus curd and kiwi fruit. - Decanter 85