Silver Beach Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2006

The beautiful but extremely quiet label belies the underlying generously wild tropical nature of this new New Zealander.

Spy Valley's Ant Mackenzie is the winemaker for Silver Beach Sauvignon Blanc 2006.  The fruit was sourced from Johnson Estate's vineyards in Wairau Valley on the terraces of the Omaka River.

Tasting Notes: Color: Light straw.  Aromas: Somewhat tropical for a Marlborough, with ripe pear and apricot joining the expected passionfruit and grapefruit nose.  The mouthfeel is light-bodied tart and dry.  Grapefruit, celery and starfruit flavors are plentiful in the refreshing finish.

Excellent value ($13).  Closure: Screw cap.  Alcohol content: 13.5%.

Comments

[Keith Wallace, Wine School of Philadelphia]

Thank you for the heads up on Mackenzie's new wine project.

[jerry]

My pleasure Keith, thank you for your interest and comment.

[Paul Lawson]

I tried this wine in Florida this last week and was extremely puzzled, the nose was almost 'skunky'. I smelt like they had somehow overdone the sulphate. I let it stand for a substantial time and the smell was still definitely off. The wine taste was good but it was rather hard to get past the nose.