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TWR Sauvignon Blanc 2023 750ml

Our 2023 release shows distinctive Awatere characters of guava, white currant, and elderflower coupled with lovely ripe passionfruit & tropical notes and hints of basil and lime from the Wairau fruit. These follow through to the palate – which is fine and soft with loads of fleshy fruit balanced by a ripe, juicy acidity and lingering minerality. There is real fruit weight here and that is complimented by lovely texture from the time on lees and the barrel parcels – It is utterly delicious!

Stephen Wong MW - The Real Review Top Value Top Rank 92 Points

Classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc has been through a few ups and downs over the years, but sometimes the stars align. Here, we have a very good sauvignon Blanc vintage for the region, excellent grape quality from conscientious farming drawing from different sub regions, a highly talented winemaker who knows how to craft a classic district blend with flourish and a remarkably good-valued price tag. Interesting nose combining some ripe savoury tomato aromas with blackcurrant in the background. Quite distinctive with bay leaf and cranberry. Bright and fruity, a lovely long line of acidity on the palate with a sustained, evolving finish which flits between mineral, ripe red fruit and wild strawberry stalks. Very interesting, carefully made, and with a clearly good fruit which is elevated version of Sauvignon. Light, crisp, dry and interesting. More of this please!

Cameron Douglas MS 94 Points 

A delicious expression of SB with a just satin touch on the palate before the acidity, fresh herbs and core fruits flavours kick-in. Grapefruit and crisp apple, fresh basil and sage, a refreshing wet-stone mineral seam all accentuated by the acid line and mouthfeel overall.