Marlborough

SUBLIME ELEGANCE:13 Celsius® wines are crafted with methodical attention to quality and precision. From pruning vines and selecting grapes at the pinnacle of ripeness, to rigorously maintaining temperatures during the winemaking process, our commitment is steeped in excellence. The iconic terroirs selected for our Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio provide elegant structure and vibrant texture that preserve the character of their exclusive regions.Our wine labels become blue indicating the...

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. Winemaker Notes: Grapes from our own estates and select growers were picked,...

Tasting Notes:Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc succeeded in drawing New Zealand on the wine map and establishing the Marlborough wine region globally. This iconic wine is fresh, vibrant and aromatic. A vibrant mix of kaffir lime, lemon zest and nectarine aromatics intermingle with the bright perfume of orange blossom. The palate is brimming with ripe citrus and stone fruit flavours that are framed by sleek and succulent acid architecture.

Our vineyard works hard to bring you the zestiest,most refreshing Sauvignon Blanc from the cool Marlborough Valley. Here the grapes mature slowly, giving them complexity and a vibrant zing, reminiscent of a lemon chiffon cupcake. The aromas are integrated, delighting the senses with flavors of Meyer lemons, Key limes and a finish that awakens the appetite. Serve chilled with oysters on the half shell or with a rich, creamy lobster risotto. - Winery

BACKGROUND: Kim Crawford produces one of Marlborough’s benchmark Sauvignon Blancs and has been named in the “Wine Spectator Top 100” four times. A perennial favorite enjoyed by the glass in restaurants, it has also been named in the “2019 Wine & Spirits Restaurant Top 10” Sauvignon Blanc category. The secret to Kim Crawford’s success is serious attention to detail in the vineyards and winery, with a special focus on sustainable practices, individual vineyard block harvesting, and small lot...

Color: Very pale yellowAroma: Classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc aromas of lifted citrus, tropical fruit, and crushed herbs.Palate: A fresh, juicy wine with vibrant acidity and plenty of weight and length on the palate. Ripe, tropical fruit flavor with passion fruit, melon, and grapefruit.Cellar: All these factors have resulted in the plethora of fruit flavors, crisp acidity, and complexity of this stunning wine. Ready for immediate enjoyment, this wine will continue to develop from one to...

Tasting notes: Pungent aromas of gooseberry, florals and citrus. Hints of nettle, with melon and mineral notes add allure and complexity. On the palate this wine exhibits vibrant notes of nectarine, pink grapefruit and guava leading to a vibrant citrus finish. Vineyards: 50% Redwood Hills, Awatere Valley, 50% Home Vineyard, Wairau Bar. The fruit was harvested in the cool of the morning and transferred to the winery where it underwent temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks...

The lively nose shows tropical and citrus fruits with subtle herbaceous characters. Its crisp fresh palate offers classic Marlborough acidity, structure and length. - Winery

Style:Punchy and vibrant. Sweet tropical fruits and fresh pink grapefruit combine with notes of passionfruit and lemon blossom. Fabulous paired with fresh tasty seafood and summer salads. Alcohol: 12.5%pH: 3.23TA: 7.48

COLORPale lemon with brilliant clarity.AROMAPineapple, mango, citrus, and bell pepper leap out of the glass.PALATEA juicy, enjoyable wine with an excellent balance of fruit sweetness and mouthwatering acidity. Vibrant presence on the palate with an exhilarating finish.FOOD PAIRINGEnjoyable on its own or paired with chicken or seafood dishes. - WineryTA: 7.61g/LpH: 3.24RS: 6.0g/LALCOHOL: 12% ...

Beautifully aromatic notes of snow pea, nettles and guava provide the perfect introduction to a palate of melon, citrus and grapefruit flavours. Mouth-watering ripe acidity provides a wine of great balance and harmony. Colour: Pale straw. Nose: Lifted aromatic nose of snow pea, citrus and passionfruit. Palate: A beautifully balanced wine. The front palate fills with fresh greens and ripe tropical flavours. The crisp grapefruit like acidity extends the palate to a long mouth-watering finish....

The wine is dry and medium-weight. Less assertive on the nose than some, this wine builds through the palate with great fruit complexity and concentration, culminating in a delicious, lingering finish. - Winery

Exuberant aromas of citrus fruit, ripe melon and guava with some underlying herbal and classic gooseberry notes. Fresh fruit and crisp acidity creates a well balanced and elegant wine with a smooth finish. This is a classic New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. - Winery

BACKGROUND:Icon is the flagship of Nobilo Wines, one of New Zealand’s pioneer estates, established by the Nobilo family in 1943. From Five Special Vineyards:We sourced the fruit for this wine from some of Nobilo’s finest Sauvignon Blanc vineyards located throughout the Marlborough growing region.Pickering – Central WairauJones – RapauraTrueman – Upper WairauHay – WaihopaiCastle Cliffs – Awatere The Awatere vineyards provide flinty minerality and herbal notes, while our Wairau vineyards produce...

The philosophy of Oyster Bay is to produce fine, distinctively regional wines that are elegant and assertive with glorious fruit flavours. With every vintage we are working with more established vines from small vineyard sites, each chosen for its aspect and uniform soils of moderate fertility, providing for extended ripening and enhanced fruit flavour profiles. With Pinot Noir the fruit is always the primary focus. Each vineyard block is harvested as a separate parcel and treated individually...

The philosophy of Oyster Bay is to produce fine, distinctly regional wines that are elegant and assertive with glorious fruit flavours. It all starts in the vineyard. We treat each vineyard block and parcel of wine individually. The fruit is crushed, gently pressed and the juice is cold settled. A long, slow temperature controlled fermentation and immediate bottling after winemaking, retains all the wonderful fruit flavours and aromas that are present. Pale straw green in colour with brilliant...

Tasting Notes: The nose is elegantly concentrated, showing citrus fruit and yellow stonefruit aromas along with creamy, nutty barrel ferment and oak notes entwined with lemon curd and toasty oak elements. Medium bodied and slender in proportion, the palate possesses an elegantly concentrated core of citrus and stonefruits along with creamy, nutty and buttery nuances. Vitaculture Notes: Grapes for this wine were grown in vineyards situated in the heart of Marlborough’s Central Valley. An export...

THE STORY OF THE CROSSINGS:The Crossings’ 100% Awatere Valley sourcing offers you The Purest Expression of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. With distinctive elegance, our award-winning wines are estate grown and express the intense fruit and mineral flavors that make Awatere Valley wine such a distinctive experience. VITICULTURE / WINEMAKING:The growing season in the Awatere Valley started out warm and dry, resulting in even flowering and ultimately balanced vines. The warm weather continued...

Notes: Lively and fresh aromas of citrus and cut grass jump from the glass tantalizing your taste buds. The palate is clean and crisp with high toned acidity that is balanced by citrus fruit and cantaloupe melon.

Tasting Note:Colour/Appearance:Pale yellow-green, with star bright clarity. Aroma/Bouquet:A fragrant array of gooseberry, blackcurrant leaf, boxwood, greengage plums, and a hint of tropical fruit. Palate:A medium bodied wine with vibrant acidity supporting bright, fragrant fruit flavours that linger on a long, clean finish. Cellaring: We recommend drinking our 2016 Sauvignon Blanc while it is young and fresh, however the wine is capable of developing nicely over the next three to five years if...