Product Overview
Winery's Notes
"Taylors Pass Vineyard is located on the northern bank of the Awatere River in southern Marlborough. The vines here average 20 to 25 years of age. Sheltered from the prevailing cool easterly winds, the vineyard’s terraces display a diverse range of soils: deep silt over a clay-papa base at the highest point; silt and gravels through the middle sections; and gravels over large greywacke river stones closest to the river. This patchwork of soils creates varied ripening patterns, contributing depth and complexity of flavour and texture to the wines.
This classy New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc wine shows bright, lifted aromatics of new-season blackcurrants and raspberries layered with lime zest, fresh sage, and coriander. The palate shows flavours of jalapeño and lemongrass, leading into a mouth-watering, saline finish with hints of white peach and basil."
Varietal Composition: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Appellation: Marlborough
Farming Practices: Sustainable
91 Points - Vinous
"Elderflower, pea shoots and lemongrass combine in this flavorsome, almost Thai food-inspired 2023 Sauvignon Blanc Taylors Pass vineyard. The green-yet-ripe style is characteristic of the Awatere Valley. Some lovely sinew provides grip and drive through the mouth, which is likely a combination of acidity and phenolics." -RG, Sep/2024
91 Points - Wine Enthusiast
"Heady aromas of honeyed lime, jasmine, passion fruit, pineapple and grass flow to a palate that's slippery in texture with nice fruit concentration and the slightest bit of residual sugar to temper the acidity. A strong bottling of this classic style." -CP, 10/1/24
90 Points - Wine Advocate
"The 2023 Single Vineyard Taylors Pass Sauvignon Blanc is opulent, glossy and rich, with lemon curd, sherbet, applesauce and passion fruit. The 2023s are starkly different from the 2024s, and I must confess to having a strong preference for the 2024 iterations, which are focused, fresh and powerful. 12.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap." -EL, 12/19/24
89 Points - Wine Spectator
"Lemon, white grapefruit and pomelo flavors are mouthwatering and fresh on a light and crisp frame. Details of white pepper, celery salt and litsea oil linger. Drink now. 7,000 cases made, 700 cases imported." -MW, 8/5/24
