New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc Marathon!

New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc Marathon! – Episode #390

January 21, 2008

Gary gets serious and goes through a bunch of NZ sauv blancs!

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“QOTD: I havent had enough to really answer that, but I did have a Vil…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
“Best SB I had while I was in NZ (and I had quite a few) was Mount Rile…” by Charlie
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Arona Sauvignon BlancNew Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
2006 Tohu Sauvignon BlancNew Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
2007 New Harbor Sauvignon BlancNew Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
2007 Chasing Venus Sauvignon BlancNew Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
2006 Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc IconNew Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
2006 Discovery Sauvignon BlancNew Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
2007 Kim Crawford Sauvignon BlancNew Zealand Sauvignon Blanc

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January 5, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
QOTD: I havent had enough to really answer that, but I did have a Villa Maria a while back that while not impressive, was still a decent wine. I also had a Kim Crawford which was pretty decent as well, so I will def. be buying more in the future. Not scared of the cat pee!!!!
July 2, 2008

Charlie
Best SB I had while I was in NZ (and I had quite a few) was Mount Riley.

I’m with you on the Kim Crawford, it’s not worth the price.
March 3, 2008

ValerieM
QOTD: I’ve not had any really great SB’s, but I will look for the Chasing Venus.
February 22, 2008

Claus
QOTD: Babich, 05 or 06 (don’t remember). Great classic NZ SB.

Speaking of, I’m heading to NZ for the first time in April, can’t wait!
February 15, 2008

Dan
Great episode…but you GOTTA get a better grasp of the proper pronunciations of those Maori names..
February 15, 2008

Carly
QOTD: I have yet to try one! Gotta get myself moving…

Good episode. I’m impressed at your ability to so thoroughly treat SEVEN wines in 20 minutes. Craaaazy. Or just radool.
January 31, 2008

CollegeFootballisNumberOne
QOTD: Easily and by a mile the Craggy Range SB. Undeniable NZ fruit but it has great body to go with the stones, veggies, and earth flavors. World Class!
January 30, 2008

Bobby
Would have been nice compare areas outside of Marlborough (Hawkes Bay or Martinborough) since I’ve found better wines there.
QTOD: Mahi 2007 SB
January 29, 2008

Tommy Vernieri
It’s been a while since I’ve answered a question of the day, I’m behind, Gary.

QOTD: I think it’s the Brancott 2006, though I’ve only had a handful and I’m not a big fan overall. The gassiness and the sharpness is too much for me.
January 28, 2008

DARREL LAS VEGAS
QOTD: ATA RANGI S/B 2006 & ALLAN SCOTT S/B 2005
January 28, 2008

Mr.Ambassador
I really enjoy the flavors and crisp “zing” that New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc brings to the table. For the past year I’ve been sipping and sampling just about every new label I’ve seen from Marlborough and haven’t experienced many disappointments (QPR is about the only thing I’ve been upset with on occasion).

I was so taken with NZSB that I began sampling many more varietals looking for similar “crisp whites” and have now added many new favorites to the shelves; really superb food-wines. *Not from this region, but one of the intriguing surprises I found during my tastings was the Greek Boutari Moschofilero White…

QOTD – I’ve enjoyed the Dog Point very much. For sheer value one of the outlet stores here in western Washington was selling Marlborough “Zed” Sauvignon Blanc at $4.99 a bottle (it’s a solid wine and a super-sipper at that price)!
January 27, 2008

wannaBconnoisseur
LOVE the NZ SB!!

Q-Drylands, great value, my go to NZ SB.
January 27, 2008

Josh in Burgundy
QOTD: I am going to go out on a limb and say it will be the next one I taste. Hopefully
January 25, 2008

Paul M
QOTD: its a tie between the 05 Vavasour and the 05 Kennedy Point
January 25, 2008

Dan-o
I hate to sound so “main stream”, but I had a Cloudy Bay from either the 2003 or 2004 vintage that I thought was extremely good. I drink Babich and Kim Crawford from time to time. Nice summer wine!
January 25, 2008

JayZee
QOTD: I can’t say that I have a fave from New Zealand for Sauvignon Blanc. I guess I’ll just have to try some more of them and see.
January 25, 2008

Big Nick
Nice show GV……long week at work so I am catching up. Never had a NZ SB, but will definitely have to give them some consideration. Thanks for the show.
January 25, 2008

NADINE ANTOUN
Hummm, I don’t think I ever had a New Zealand Sauvignon blanc, but if I don’t now after this show, I will get a beating, lmao
January 24, 2008

Scott F
QOTD: I just had the 06 Kim Crawford this week and loved it. My wife only drinks white wines (which erks me), and I got this for her. I ended up liking it so much that I had to have a few glasses too.
January 24, 2008

Susan
GARY: QOTD: Love Sauv. Blancs !!!!! My favs are from New Zealand!!!
January 24, 2008

Will Ska
I mentioned the Davis Family Vineyards “Gusto: earlier, But I need to add how much I enjoy the Craggy Range SB, too. I bet you have that at the store!
January 24, 2008

MH
P.S. To all those who said oyster bay was their fav. No one in NZ drinks oyster bay. Or at least anyone with taste buds.
January 24, 2008

MH
Cloudy Bay Sauv is king. My personal favourites are Highfield, Dog Point, and Cape Campbell. 07 Sauv will be amazing. So watch out!
January 24, 2008

Ryan
Daniel Schuster SB, no idea of the price, had it at the winery a year ago.
January 23, 2008

Pastafari Pirate
QOTD: Haven’t tried very many, but at the $12 range (which captures 90% of the wines I buy), the Monkey Bay SB was impressive.