2018 Dog Point Marlborough Section 94 Sauvignon Blanc

"Fantastic bouquet with a complexity and pungency, a varietal signature of ripe grapefruit and fresh herb, there’s a mineral and smokiness then aromas of peach and cape gooseberry, apple and moments of tropical fruits. On the palate a fine satin texture touches first then flavours of gooseberry and citrus, peach and apple, and a distinctive complexity from barrel fermentation and wild ferment aromas of wild flowers. The backbone of acidity deposits flavours and mineral throughout the palate as well as mouthfeel and youthful tension. Well made, Complex and lengthy. In short a delicious wine and excellent SB expression. Best drinking from day of purchase through 2028+."

"Intense, oak-matured sauvignon blanc with lemongrass, oyster shell, ginger, spicy oak and nutty yeast lees flavours. Bright, complex and satisfying wine that takes Marlborough sauvignon to a different level. 14 SEP 2023." Drink 2023 - 2027

"Ivan Sutherland and James Healy met at Cloudy Bay then joined forces to found this estate in 2004. Section 94 is from a parcel in the Dog Point Vineyard – the largest organically certified plot in New Zealand. Fruit handpicked, whole-bunch pressed, then fermented and aged with wild yeast in older French oak barrels for 18 months. Bottled without fining. Roger Jones: The nose tells you everything – delicate perfume with crisp white stone fruit, delicate herbaceous notes, clean precise citrus. Classic. Freddy Bulmer: Fairly mellow nose showing some nice development, though still a fresh and vibrant wine. Creamy and smart, lovely texture, good palate weight, delicious sweet spices. Cat Lomax: Hazelnut, savoury toast, hints of spice with a little struck match. Punch, depth, rounded citrus, dried mango, hazelnut. Creamy texture, fresh and lifted." Drink 2024 - 2034