Reviews
2008 Clifford Bay Awatere Valley Sauvignon Blanc
"Light pale yellow in colour, mineral nuances, green mangos and lemon zest on the nose, with an incredible finesse of palate. Perfumed herbal notes and fresh mango juice on the palate, zesty with a wonderful freshness, excellent acidity, and real length" Gold Medal
2009 London International Wine Challenge
“Big, powerful New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc nose – smells of canned peas, asparagus and capsicum. More genuine varietal characters on the fresh, flavoursome palate that’s drying on the finish. $20”
Winestate Magazine
"For just $20 this is one super duper sauvignon blanc. It’s made with grapes grown in the Awatere Valley, just south of the massive Wairau Plains. Its flavours are piercingly fresh and intense and it has subtle fruit aromas rather than being overtly sweet. It stands head and shoulders ahead of the rest of the pack with its lively, clean style and beautiful balance."
Joelle Thompson - Mindfood Magazine, Wines of the Week
Awatere minerality and punch, with a lacing of cut grass and redcurrant notes. “Long and light beautiful and succulent” offered Louisa Rose, head winemaker at Yalumba and tasting panel member. Eminently drinkable summer Sauvignon.
Cuisine Magazine Sauvignon Blanc Tasting - January 2009
