Sourced from several parcels on the stony, limestone-influenced soils of the Martinborough Terrace. The nose is remarkably intense, with frozen lime and a lift of jalapeño adding a subtle spiciness. Layers of passion fruit, pineapple, and pulpy mango follow, interwoven with a delicate garden pea note that imparts a gentle herbal edge. It’s a little like sipping a mojito on a tropical beach; refreshing, vibrant, and inviting. On the palate, the interplay of spice, citrus, and tropical fruit is carried by a thirst-quenching acidity, finishing dry and persistent. Everything here is so finely judged that, if Sauvignon Blanc from this part of the world must be taken in small doses, this bottle is one you’ll happily return to again and again.
Lisa Cardelli, Winepilot.