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
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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 21, 2008

streamertyer
QOTD: Have had some stunning Kim Crawfords, Nobilos and Spy Valley’s, but most consistent is probably Babich and Selaks.
January 21, 2008

SacramentoKrista
QOTD: Just started drinking some NZ Sauv. Blancs, and thought the ‘06 Kim Crawford was great! Much better than the ‘07. Can’t wait to try some from this episode!
K– :O)
January 21, 2008

E
The Martinborough SB I had at Catch 35 in Chicago; I forget exactly what it was, but it reminded me of what a great Sancerre must be like.

But yeah, I’d still rather go to the Loire probably. Boring ain’t I.
January 21, 2008

NathanN
QOTD: Mahi 2006 was OK. Just haven’t found a sauv blanc that I have really enjoyed
January 21, 2008

dz
I’ve grown attached to the Villa Maria 2006 S.B., readilly available on wine lists and under $10 at Vons; never dissapoints. If I want something a little more serious I’ll go for a Loire Valley S.B.
January 21, 2008

Rani Haykal
Great Show!!!

QOTD: Never really had a New Zealand SB. If I am going to drink a wine in that category, Ill usually pick up a Sancerre.

–RH
January 21, 2008

tuscanbob
2006 Matua Valley Sauvignon Blanc Paretai…I was not a fan at all of Matua’s regular bottling from this year but the Paretai (with the whale tail on the label) is OUTSTANDING.
January 21, 2008

Fred Liu
Great solid episode. I love this, no-doubtly.
Nice Monday.

QOTD:Not a one. As the Newzealand Sauvignon Blanc generally sells at some stupid 20-30 USD price range in my country for no reason…That is life…What else can I say…So, maybe I should be a trader myself, sell some NZ Sav Blanc at some 10-15 USD price range and make some profit…Shouldn’t I?
January 21, 2008

Mazzman
QOTD: Sacred Hill – good stuff (like Cloudy Bay at lower price point)
January 21, 2008

Billr
That was a lot of wine to taste in under 23…WOW

QOTD: I never have had one…….
January 21, 2008

Mario Salas
QOTD: I have always dug the Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc for its crispness and good flavors of grapefruit and dry grass.
January 21, 2008

michelle
Just watching you taste these gave me a craving for sushi…
QOTD: Monkey Bay is good and affordable for everyday, Cloudy Bay also excellent but more expensive.
January 21, 2008

Micha
QOTD: I was quit impressed by the 2007 Saint Clair Estate Sauvignon Blanc, NZ. Its toned down a little bit, more refined and perfectly balanced. And even German SB can bring the thunder, esp. the SB from Markus Schneider, Pfalz.
January 21, 2008

Kristen
Nice episode today- I could barely see you over the wine bottles at points! And where were the gooseberry flavors in the wines? It seems like every time I have a NZ Sauv Blanc, I always smell that!

QOTD: I like most NZ Sauv Blancs, but I like Whitehaven 2006. Just had it the other day, so that’s what I remember most.
January 21, 2008

Eric J
From the wines that you tasted today I’ve only tried the Kim Crawford & Nobilo. Between these the Kim Crawford tends to be a good standby for me. As you said nothing astounding however it’s availability makes it easy to have as a standby. Although I mostly drink them in the summer I’m definitly going to be expanding my NZ SB horizons to see what else is out there.
January 21, 2008

Jonathan
Hi Gary

Hey … I live in New Zealand, and these great wines cost MORE here in NZ than in the US!!!!!

Reckon I will have to move countries to get a ‘priced right’ taste of home.
January 21, 2008

Ernest_G
QOTD: Not really had one that I could remember. Not much of a white wine drinker. BUT. . .I will be trying out a few from this episode, the next time I roll into the wine store.

GG, GV.
January 21, 2008

Hotshot162
QOTD: Babich, the nose of this SB’s was just awesome!! Just had this the other day, definitely will go back for more!!
January 21, 2008

GottaGoDrink
Thanks for tasting all the SBs so we don’y have to!

QOTD- Sunday Mountain. Fab QPR. Where was it today, Gary?
January 21, 2008

Sonnenuhr
Great show – love the marathons!

QOTD – I really love NZ SB. Enjoyed the 2006 Kim Crawford but the 2006 Mahi was tops. Have a case of the 2007 Mahi, very good but not quite as good as the 2006.
January 21, 2008

Taylor
Big monday Yeah PATS!!!!
QOTD Havent had loads but cloudy bay is decent and Allen Scott i feel does a nice job
January 21, 2008

Anthony L.
Not much of a Sauvignon Blanc fan, but always willing to give it another chance. Gary, thanks for recording an episode that airs when you are out of the office. Keep the daily fixes coming.
January 21, 2008

BobbyTiger
Unfortunately not a Sauv Blanc fan. Actually, not much of a white wine drinker. Could probably count the bottles drunk on two hands. No…..make that three or four fingers. I did purchase a couple of bottles of torrontes today based on last weeks show, but was unable to find a bonarda. I do know I need to expand into the whites, and by golly, I’m gonna try. Having said this, I did enjoy, as always, the show.
January 21, 2008

Kirk
QOTD: I would have to say that beyond any other that I have ever had…the 2005 Matua Pareti Estate Sauvignon Blanc was spectacular. It was very precise and was the first Sauvignon Blanc to really turn my head from New Zealand. My first Sauvignon Blanc from America that tripped my trigger was Patricia Green.
January 21, 2008

RieslingRon
QOTD: So far, Babich is my favorite. I have a Cloudy Bay in the cooler that I haven’t had yet.

I’m definately in favor of these episodes with a good selection of similar wines. Keep up the good work.

GO….G-MEN