Southern Star
New Zealand is no one-trick pony, yet its electric, mouthwatering Sauvignon Blancs have been instrumental in establishing the country’s reputation on the global wine stage. This quartet showcases the wide appeal of this ever-popular variety.
ASTROLABE Sauvignon Blanc Awatere Valley 2021 (93, $25)
Lemongrass, lemon verbena, Key lime, ginger, crunchy sea salt, lemon sherbet, limeade, mango; intense, juicy
DOG POINT Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2022 (92, $28) Precise, mouthwatering; lemon sorbet, ginger, makrut lime leaf, lime, orange blossoms
TOHU Sauvignon Blanc Awatere Valley 2022 (90, $16)
Tangerine, preserved lemon, dried mango, dried ginger, lemon basil, lemongrass; tangy, refreshing
VAVASOUR Sauvignon Blanc Awatere Valley 2022 (90, $19)
Fragrant, expressive; pickled ginger, passion fruit, pineapple, lemon zest, lime sherbet, lemon thyme
Grilling Season
This group of reds has a common denominator: loads…
