2013 Greywacke Wild Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough

Many in the region have described this as the vintage of a lifetime. Very dry, lots of sunshine but not super-hot, although Marlborough recorded the hottest Christmas day in 66 years. Heat summation only marginally above the long-term average, at 1,302 degree days. Smoky but not sulphurous. Almost a note of honey and opens to a hint of Sauvignon wild herbs and citrus. Very intense on the palate, very direct - spicy and clear-cut and showing little specific fruit flavour but masses of depth and length, resulting in a rich texture. Fresh (pH 3.3 and TA 6.4 g/l) - but that is not the distinguishing character. Definitely not your typical Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Drink 2016-2023.

Sauvignon blanc fra New Zealand bliver ærlig talt mere og mere kedelig, men denne er spændende. Der er vildgær her (heraf titlen), og her er et lille strejf af nyt fad, så den blomstrende, pågående stil forlenes med anelser af fedme og sødme. Her er flere lag end som så; krydderurter, grape, citron - drik den f.eks. til ceviche.

The 2013 Wild Sauvignon Blanc has a beautiful floral nose of orange blossoms and jasmine with underlying ripe nectarine, tangerine and spiced apple notes plus a touch of elderflower. Medium-bodied, ripe, expressive and with plenty of character, it fills the palate with perfumed stone fruit flavors, finishing long with a herbal lift.

(bottled in November of 2014): Bright, light yellow. Fresh tropical fruit and citrus flavors are lifted by a floral note. Boasts excellent sweetness to its citrus, white peach, honey, dried herbs and spice flavors, with a firm spine of minerally acidity providing support and grip and extending the finish. Like the 2014, this is a brilliant example of this richer, leesier wild-yeast style.

Struck flint and tomato leaf notes add welcome complexity to this wine's grapefruit aromas and flavors. For a wild-ferment Sauvignon Blanc, it's reasonably clean, with moderate body and a long, dry finish.

This is wonderfully precise and pristine, displaying lemon zest, sweet basil, clove and floral aromas on the nose, leading to a lively palate that is juicy and bright. The wine offers fine texture and impressive fruit weight, superbly structured by firm acidity. The refined mouthfeel is remarkable and so is the concentration and focus. At its best: now to 2025.

Succulent pear, peach and melon flavors show a lovely touch of fresh ginger, dried honeysuckle and nectarine flavors. Generous, sleek and juicy, with plenty of details and a long, lingering finish. -MW .