Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

A classic Sauvignon Blanc with all the hallmark characteristics of Marlborough. Produced in a fuller, riper, and softer style that develops well, this wine is clean, fresh and tropical, with fruit harvested from several vineyards situated throughout Marlborough.

TASTING NOTES

Perfumed and lifted. Notes of mandarin and spice with blackcurrant, honeydew melon and apple. Mineral notes.

Soft lime entry soon joined by riper citrus and florals. Apple & green kiwifruit and sweet spice lingers. Lively and expressive with a medium light weight and a fine texture. Layers of fruit distributed across the entire palate.

Grapes predominately our own estates were picked, crushed and pressed. The juice was fermented in stainless steel tanks at various temperatures to capture the fresh flavours unique to Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. After extensive tastings by the winemakers the wine was assembled, lightly fined and bottled.

Exceptional partner to seafood - especially oysters!

90 POINTS - Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Competition 2024

TASTING NOTES

Sweet citrus, red current and tropical fruits overlay fresh herbs and mineral elements.

On entry fresh tropical/ fruit salad fruits. The mid-palate adds juicy ripe citrus and blackcurrant with spice and lime joining and extending the finish. A wine with flesh and volume - a flavourful mouthful.

Grapes predominately our own estates were picked, crushed and pressed. The juice was fermented in stainless steel tanks at various temperatures to capture the fresh flavours unique to Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. After extensive tastings by the winemakers the wine was assembled, lightly fined and bottled.

Exceptional partner to seafood - especially oysters!

GOLD MEDAL - San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Wine Competition 2023
GOLD MEDAL - Shanghai International Wine Challenge 2023
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL & Reserve Class Champion - Houston Rodeo Uncorked International Wine Show 2023
4 STARS - Michael Cooper, NZ Listener magazine, June 2024
93 POINTS - New Zealand International Wine Show 2024

"Pungent, fruity, tropical and herbaceous, a bouquet of class and a classic example with a crunchy apple and passionfruit, fresh basil and grapefruit pith. A whisper of gooseberry flesh is accentuated by the acid line and overall salivating mouthfeel. Flavours are persistent along with the textures and appeal this wine and variety showcase. " - 92 POINTS - Cameron Douglas MS, www.camerondouglas.com

"Fresh and vigorous, this is a medium-to-full-bodied, ripely scented wine. It has good intensity of passionfruit and lime flavours. Lees-ageing notes add a touch of complexity, appetising acidity, and give it a dry, structured finish." - 4 STARS, Michael Cooper, NZ Listener magazine, June 2024

TASTING NOTES

Softly perfumed with green apple, gooseberry, lime and mandarin. Touch of nectarine.

Juicy and mouth-filling on entry with sweet herbals, citrus and blackcurrant. Vibrant and fresh with lime and mineral lingering on the finish.

Grapes predominately our own estates were picked, crushed and pressed. The juice was fermented in stainless steel tanks at various temperatures to capture the fresh flavours unique to Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. After extensive tastings by the winemakers the wine was assembled, lightly fined and bottled.

Exceptional partner to seafood - especially oysters!

TROPHY & GOLD MEDAL - Shanghai International Wine Challenge 2022
DOUBLE GOLD - RESERVE CLASS CHAMPION - Rodeo Uncorked International Wine Competition 2023
SILVER MEDAL - Marlborough Wine Show 2022
90 POINTS - JamesSuckling.com
SILVER MEDAL - International Wine Challenge 2023
92 POINTS - Cameron Douglas MS
92 POINTS - Wine Spectator
92 POINTS - NZ Wine Rater

"Fruity nose of passion fruit, guava and kiwi fruit. Medium-bodied with a juicy, tropical palate and a bright, easy finish. Sustainable. Drink now." - 90 POINTS, JamesSuckling.com
"Quite intense, punchy, and pungently aromatic nose with classic, varietal aromas of cut grass, nettle, red capsicum passionfruit flowers and crushed garden herbs. Flavoursome, zesty, crunchy, vibrant style with sliced apple and green herb flavours and a tangy, racy finish." - 93 POINTS, NZ Wine Rater

TASTING NOTES

Room-filing aromas of black currant, mandarin and grapefruit rise from the glass to be joined by complexing tropical notes and sweet herbs. The entry is fresh and juicy with layers of lime, passionfruit , rock melon, blackcurrant and a touch of red bell-pepper on the finish. Sweet ripeness rides through the palate complimented perfectly by a zesty drive and real focus. Medium weight and good breadth.

Grapes from our own estates and select growers were picked, crushed and pressed at perfect ripeness. The juice was fermented in stainless steel tanks at various temperatures to capture the fresh flavours unique to Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. A small percentage was fermented wild to build in some palate complexity. After extensive tastings by the winemakers the wine was assembled, lightly fined and bottled.

And ideal match with any seafood, particularly shellfish.

DOUBLE GOLD - China Wine & Spirits Awards 2021
SILVER MEDAL - New York International Wine & Spirits Competition 2021
SILVER MEDAL - Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Competition 2021
SILVER MEDAL - Global Sauvignon Blanc Masters 2021
90 POINTS - WineSpectator.com
90 POINTS - Decanter World Wine Awards 2022
90 POINTS - Wine Enthusiast

"Aromatic and pretty, with peach, pear and lightly poached apple character. Full-bodied and layered with delicious fruit and a creamy finish. Hint of lime at the end." - 91 POINTS, JamesSuckling.com

"Supple and elegant, with candied ginger, dried orange zest, peach cobbler and honeysuckle accents on a creamy, spicy finish." - 90 POINTS - WineSpectaor.com
Youthful and fruity, this perfumed wine opens with juicy lemon and lime, peach skins and chalky dust, underscored by green herbals notes. The palate is round and lightly creamy with crisp acidity and a lovely herbal and citrus quality. Best Buy - 90 POINTS - Wine Enthusiast, Christina Pickard

TASTING NOTES

Our Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is perfumed and lifted with passionfruit, blackcurrant and sweet herbs. Mandarin notes also. Juicy and mouth-filling with layers of fruit including gooseberry, blackcurrant and lemon, there is a line of minerality and touch of capsicum also. Long bright and balanced. Our Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2020 and 2021 vintages have proven to be particularly popular.

Grapes from our various Marlborough vineyards were picked, crushed and pressed at perfect ripeness. The juice was fermented in stainless steel tanks at various temperatures, and with a mix of wild and inoculated yeast, to capture the unique combined qualities of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and also build in some textural and flavour complexity. After extensive tastings by the winemakers this blend was assembled, lightly fined and bottled.

This wine is a delectable complement to seafood, shellfish and white fish. Crunchy summer salads and green peppers, or think any 'green' dish with parsley, rosemary, basil, cilantro or mint, and you'll find it a great food match.

GOLD MEDAL - San Francisco International Wine Awards 2020
DOUBLE GOLD - China Wine & Spirits Awards 2020
90 POINTS - JamesSuckling.com Nov 2020
SILVER MEDAL - New York International Wine Competition 2020
93 POINTS - Cameron Douglas MS, The Shout, Dec 2020
4 STARS - BEST VALUE - Winestate Magazine, March 2021 issue
92 POINTS - NZ Wine Rater, Dec 2020
92 POINTS - Global Sauvignon Blanc Masters Jan 2021

"Plenty of lime and passion-fruit aromas here with mango too. The palate has a very supple fleshy feel with beautifully fresh acidity holding tropical-fruit flavors long and fresh."
90 POINTS - JamesSuckling.com Nov 2020

"An enticing, fresh, varietal and pure fruited bouquet followed by flavours of apple and lemon, pink grapefruit, a touch of quince then tropical fruit flavours of pineapple and mango. The herbaceousness is obvious yet calm and entwined through the fruit flavours. Firm, crisp, refreshing and dry. Well made and ready from today and through 2023."
93 POINTS -Cameron Douglas MS, The Shout Dec 2020

"Already drinking well, this is a ripely scented, sweet-fruited wine.  Full-bodied, it has tropical fruit flavours, showing very good depth, fresh acidity and a dry finish."
4 STARS - Winestate Magazine, March 2021 issue

"Lot of juicy grapefruit and zesty lime, touch of bell pepper.  Palate spritzy, with lime and touch of bell pepper, fresh, cool, bright style. Persistent with lemon grass finish."
92 POINTS - Global Sauvignon Blanc Masters, Jan 2021

TASTING NOTES

Aromas of lemon blossom, lime and blackcurrant with a touch of guava. Textured and sweet fruited, current, gooseberry, apple and ripe citrus with juicy green notes and a gentle spice. Very long with lingering passionfruit.

Grapes from our various Marlborough vineyards were picked, crushed and pressed at perfect ripeness. the juice was fermented in stainless steel tanks at various temperatures, and with a mix of wild and inoculated yeast, to capture the unique combined qualities of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and also build in some textural and flavour complexity. After extensive tastings by the winemakers this blend was assembled, lightly fined and bottled.

Perfect match for seafood - particularly oysters!

SILVER MEDAL - New York Wine & Spirits Competition 2019
SILVER MEDAL - Global Sauvignon Blanc Masters 2019
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL - China Wine & Spirits Awards 2020

TASTING NOTES

Aromas of blackcurrant and gooseberry over tropical fruits and citrus with a trace of jasmine. Exuberantly fruity with mango, passionfruit, peach-skin and honeydew melon. Lemongrass leads to lime on the lingering and mouth-watering finish.

After harvest, the grapes were quickly crushed and pressed into stainless steel tanks where the juice was fermented at a range of temperatures to capture the intense varietal flavours of this wine. After extensive tasting trials by the winemakers, this Sauvignon Blanc was blended, finished and bottled.

A perfect combination with seafood - particularly oysters.

GOLD MEDAL - China Wine & Spirits Awards 2019
93 POINTS - New World Wine Awards 2018
SILVER MEDAL - Global Sauvignon Blanc Masters 2018
SILVER MEDAL - New York Wine & Spirits Competition 2019
90 POINTS - Decanter World Wine Awards 2019
90 POINTS - Traveling Golfer.net 2019

"Voluptuous aromas of melon and guava. Pleasant texture on the palate with a full, ripe mouthfeel ending on a citrus finish."
90 POINTS - Decanter World Wine Awards 2019

"At once fresh and lively in that classic Marlborough style, with zesty gooseberry, tropical citrus and passionfruit, but with a little malolactic fermentation and production style that ensures a fuller, softer Sauvignon Blanc than typical for the region. The combination makes it ideal as a refreshing summer white, but with a little added food-pairing flexibility—especially oysters. Serious value here."
90 POINTS -Ted McIntyre, www.travelinggolfer.net

"Made mainly from estate vineyards, Babich consistently offers a tasty and refreshing Sauvignon Blanc with riper tropical and citrus fruit notes and richer texture than many of its Marlborough neighbours."
-Chris Waters, The Globe and Mail - March 25th 2020

TASTING NOTES

Aromas of gooseberry with lifted lantana and a hint of grapefruit. Mineral and herbal notes, white musk. The palate is an explosion of sweet blackcurrant followed up with lemon and spice. Medium weight and textural - good flesh with a zesty finish.

After harvest, the grapes were quickly crushed and pressed into stainless steel tanks where the juice was fermented at a range of temperatures to capture the intense varietal flavours of this wine. After extensive tasting trials by the winemakers, this Sauvignon Blanc was blended, finished and bottled.

This Sauvignon Blanc screams out for seafood (think fresh oysters!)

SILVER MEDAL - Berlin International Wine Competition 2018
SILVER MEDAL - Japan Wine Challenge 2017
SILVER MEDAL - Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition 2018
4 STARS - Raymond Chan, raymondchanwinereviews.co.nz, Apr 2018

"The 2017 Sauvignon Blanc is the best regular bottling I can recall from Babich. It's pristine and pure, with aromas and flavors of gooseberries and hints of nectarine and snow pea pods. Medium-bodied and adequately concentrated, it should drink well for a year or two."
89 POINTS -Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate Feb 2018

"Bright, pale straw-yellow colour with light green hues, lighter edged.  The nose is elegantly concentrated with a rich core of passionfruit and tropical fruit entwined with fresh herb aromas, along with soft notes of nettles and cut-grass.  Dry to taste and medium-bodied, the palate has moderately rich and gently succulent flavours of passionfruit and tropical fruit with subtle notes of fresh herbs and delicate nuances of nettles and cut-grass.  The mouthfeel is bright and refreshing with zesty acidity, and the wine flows along a fine line carrying to an elegant, lingering finish.  This is a softly rich and succulent, passionfruity Sauvignon Blanc with a fresh mouthfeel and a lively line."
4 STARS -Raymond Chan, aymondchanwinereviews.co.nz, Apr 2018