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Wines from New Zealand continue to grow in popularity. Whether it’s Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Noir, the unique expression of the islands’ terroir is something that pleases a lot of wine lovers. Here are a few more to add to your list:
Crowded House 2015 Sauvignon Blanc
Grape(s): 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Marlborugh, NZ
Price: 10-15
Tasting Notes:
Fragrances of grapefruits, lemons, melons, and wild grass rise up from a glass. The palate exhibits flavors of passion fruit, grapefruit, and papaya that flow into expressions of minerals and grass. Crisp and bright, will hit the spot for fans of Marlborugh Sauv Blanc looking for a good bargain .
Rating: 88
Catalina Sounds 2015 Sauvignon Blanc
Grape(s): 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Marlborugh, NZ
Price: 15-20
Tasting Notes:
Lovely aromas of peaches, citrus fruits, and gooseberries play among hints of wild grass and herbs on the nose. The palate comes alive with bright flavors of passion fruit, peach, and grapefruit nestled with traces of wet stone and fresh herbs. Baked white fish, like halibut or tilapia would make for a joyous companion.
Rating: 89
Catalina Sounds 2015 Pinot Noir
Grape(s): 100% Pinot Noir
Region: Marlborugh, NZ
Price: 15-20
Tasting Notes:
Brilliantly ripe strawberries and cherries are coupled with expressions of cola, clove, and herbs on the nose. A nice core of bright red berry fruit takes shape on the palate with some herbal and earthy notes playing in the background. Lively, offering a food friendly acidity, it’s a wine that needs something like grilled pork tenderloin to be fully apprenticed.
Rating: 89
Nanny Goat Vineyard 2014 Pinot Noir
Grape(s): 100% Pinot Noir
Region: Central Otago, NZ
Price: 20-25
Tasting Notes:
A mix of cherry, cranberry, strawberry, and spice rises up from a swirled glass. Plenty of red fruit envelops the palate, alongside inclinations of smoke, clove, and earth. Fruit-driven with a friendly acidity, one could envision pairing this with grilled salmon.
Rating: 89
