What's a good NZ Sauvignon Blanc?

J_a_y_H_a_c_k · February 15, 2011, 9:01pm

I have a business associate who enjoys Sauvignon Blanc and likes Cloudy Bay from Marlborough. He asked me what else he might like and coincidentally mentioned that he is not a Kim Crawford fan. I do not drink much SB from New Zealand. I had some good Babich, but it was a while ago, probably the 2001 or 2002. I haven’t had any for at least four years. Any suggestions on other producers he might like to try?

John_Liotta · February 15, 2011, 9:30pm

Craggy Range (all)
Matua Paretai
Dog Point
Saint Clair
Mahi
Ati Rangi
Seresin
Jackson Estate Grey Ghost
Neudorf

Jay_Winton · February 15, 2011, 9:31pm

Seresin

John_Osburn · February 15, 2011, 9:37pm

I believe Dog Point is owned by the people who started Cloudy Bay…

Jeremy_Holmes · February 15, 2011, 10:14pm

Greywacke is made by the ex Cloudy Bay winemaker and is excellent. Giesen make a reserve wine that sees a bit of oak and is a good drink.

A_Yambor · February 15, 2011, 10:24pm

Mount Nelson is a very good value.
Spy Valley is also nice on the cheap.

+1 on Dog Point, Saint Clair and Craggy Range.

Jared_Wagner · February 15, 2011, 11:20pm

I second:

Matua Paretai
Dog Point

Wholeheartedly!

rick_m · February 16, 2011, 5:59am

dog point
huia
black barn
brookfields
craggy range
trinity hills
allan scott
nobilo icon
spy valley