Tag Archives: Sauvignon Blanc

Fairmont Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2013

Posted on 7 December 2013 by Gary Bowering

Quite a deep colour for a SB – green/gold. Nose: wow! Ripe tropical fruit in the melon and guava spectrum but the varietal tomato leaf is there, and even a hint of tomato skin as well; palate is a slightly … Continue reading →

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Consumer NZ 2013 whites tasting

Posted on 1 December 2013 by Gary Bowering

The December issue of Consumer NZ has the report of the panel blind tasting of New Zealand whites under $30. We tasted 60 wines, all purchased off-the-shelf by Consumer NZ. As with any panel, the scores among the judges varied, … Continue reading →

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Church Road Sauvignon Blanc Hawke’s Bay 2012 – quick note

Posted on 23 August 2013 by Gary Bowering

Neither here nor there, this lacks both the punch of a good Sauvignon Blanc and the complexity and interest of a wine with the oak. Back label says a small proportion was fermented in a 7500 litre oak cuve. I … Continue reading →

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Schubert Sauvignon Blanc 2007

Posted on 20 December 2010 by Gary Bowering

Yes – a 2007 and still very much alive. A small percentage spent five months on old oak (according to the website), and it makes this wine. It’s developed but towards stone and tropical fruits, not the typical Sauv blanc … Continue reading →

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