Matua Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc by-farr 2014 has been a terrific

2014 has been a terrific white and rosé vintage in the Rhône

with as little manipulation as possible for at least six to eight months

Do we dare to say it offers freshness of Pinot Grigio and lushness of Pinot Gris

Ripe peachy notes to begin

Aromas of exotic tropical and stone fruits are followed by a crisp fresh palate with delicate passionfruit and white peach flavours matched by bright mineral acidity

Matua Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc by-farr 2014 has been a terrificThis is not your typical New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Instead, it is a peach lovers delight. This pale yellow colored Sauvignon Blanc opens with peach pit and Meyer lemon bouquet with hints of violets. On the palate, this wine is crisp and has mouth tingling acidity. It displays flavors of peach and pear that dominate along with a gentle minerality throughout. I also detected subtle hints of lime, pineapple and fresh crushed Thai basil in the