Here are, what we at The Wine Vault, consider New Zealand's best Sauvignon Blanc for 2009.
Clos Marguerite 2008 from Marlborough: It's nice when you try something different from Marlborough and this is it. The floral aspect to this wine was great, a little mint entwined with some citrus and a touch of wet riverstone. The Palate was full of texture, well rounded with a dash of grapefruit.
RRP $24 92/100 points
Ashridge 2009 Sauvignon Blanc from Hawke's Bay: Partially barrel fermented and picked ripe gave this wine superior palate texture but also added some complexity on the nose. Rich grapefruit and passion fruit made this extremely palatable.
RRP $ 22 91/100 points
Fiasco NASA 2009 Sauvignon Blanc: This wine is not going to be everyones cup of tea but really appeals to those that like something a little different and not just your typical Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. There is no added Sulphur Dioxide to this wine so should be a light relief to those that suffer from allergies. Texturally rich and good purity of fruit.
RRP $21 89/100 Points
Saint Clair 'Block 2' 2009Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc: Not as big and bold and obvious as the rest of the collection of Saint Clair wines. I preferred this wine to their Wairau Reserve which sits at $30. Very aromatic but with nice subtle aromas. The palate has an element of minerality and also ripe and tropical.
RRP $25 89/100 Points
Crater Rim 2009 Waipara Sauvignon Blanc: Layered and complex nose but also subtle. This is not Marlborough in a bottle but less obvios as Sauvignon Blanc because of the lovely aromatics. It's like walking through a field of daisies, the palate is minerally and has enough citrus to make it an ideal wine for shellfish and Snapper.
RRP $25 89/100 points
Also worth a mention:
Cape Campbell Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
THE Terrace Heights Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
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