The Marlborist
Grande Sauvignon Sauvignon Blanc 2023 750ml

The Marlborist Grande Sauvignon 2023

The 2023 Grande leads with a nose rich in spices and inflections of toasty oak, white currant and juniper, quinine and cold tea.  On the palate, the wine is concentrated and really fans out through the finish.  Actually the finish is where this wine comes together, like a concertina, with flavour and texture folded neatly and splayed outward, making for a big impact and plenty of enduring complexity.  This is a really good wine here.  13.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap.

94 Points – Erin Larkin, Wine Advocate – ROBERTPARKER.COM

Some pleasant grass, lemons and light grilled-asparagus character deliver a medium-bodied white of interest and taste. Fruity and yummy at the end with some tangy acidity. Drink now. Screw cap. 91 points - James Suckling, JAMESSUCKLING.COM

Not your average Marlborough expression, the 2023 Grande Sauvignon offers an intriguing array of aromatics that’s all blackcurrant leaf, sage, green capsicum and lemongrass.  Wild fermented in French oak puncheons, this is lively, lithe and linear.  While time on lees has brought texture to the palate, the firm line of acidity that runs through the 2023 is undeniable and leaves the mouth watering.

90 Points – Rebecca Gibb MW, VINOUS.COM

GOLD Medal, U.K. Drinks Business Global Sauvignon Blanc Masters 2024

Not one bound by convention, The Marlborist Grande Sauvignon is a bold departure from the classic Marlborough style.  Fermented entirely with naturally occurring yeast in a mixture of old French oak barrels and puncheons, it is an alternative style of sauvignon blanc with an alluring array of grilled peach, candied pineapple and brioche with hints of elderflower and almond. This is a moreish wine with a rich, creamy palate underpinned by a long, citrus finish.