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91 POINTS -Ottawacitizen.com, July 2016, “Celebrating 100 years of winemaking is no small feat, yet Auckland-based Babich is doing just that in 2016. The Jules Taylor Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2019 is layered with lime, lemongrass, peapods, and punchy, grassy goodness, it's crammed with character and will have you shakin' what your mama gave ya with sheer tastineess in no time. Lemongrass leads to lime on the lingering and mouth-watering finish. MARLBOROUGH SAUVIGNON BLANC. After extensive tastings by the winemakers this blend was assembled, lightly fined and bottled. –Michael Cooper, Michael Cooper’s 2017 Buyers Guide, “There’s a savory side to the green tea and herb flavors here, mingling with citrus and melon notes. -Tizwine.com, November, 2010, “Joe Babich favours ‘a fuller, riper, softer style of Sauvignon Blanc. Save £2.00 Was £8.00 Now £6.00 Offer valid for delivery from 03/01/2021 until 25/01/2021. The result is a highly aromatic nose that's unmistakably Marlborough but with individuality. Sitting at the top of South Island, Marlborough is New Zealand's superstar, famous for iconic Sauvignon Blanc. 2020. TASTING NOTES. Medium weight and textural - good flesh with a zesty finish. The nose displays gooseberry, herbal and tropical notes. 91 POINTS The palate is intense and vibrant with a lengthy crisp finish.” Or try with seared salmon with chilli and coriander on a quinoa salad with torn lettuce leaves, basil and sesame. In 1975, when Marlborough’s first Sauvignon Blanc vines were planted, no one could have predicted the superstar status that this variety would attain within a couple of decades. The Marlborough district of New Zealand's South Island has set the world standard for crisp Sauvignon Blanc wines. GOLD MEDAL – China Wine & Spirits Awards 2019, SILVER MEDAL – Global Sauvignon Blanc Masters 2018, 90 POINTS – Decanter World Wine Awards 2019, “Voluptuous aromas of melon and guava. -Raymond Chan, www.raymondchanwinereviews.co.nz, October 2011, “Attractive, delicately succulent wine with passion fruit/tropical fruits, red capsicum and a suggestion of tree fruit flavours. 4.5 STARS The acidity is well pitched and contributes a zesty texture. Friendly and approachable, a lovely sauvignon with great drinkability.” Offering terrific fruit purity and vibrancy, the wine shows grapefruit, Granny Smith apple, nectarine and lemon zest aromas on the nose, followed by a concentrated palate that delivers excellent fruit power and persistency. pH: 3.3 To discover our wines, please verify you are over the legal drinking age in your country. I would pair this very good value Sauvignon Blanc with pan seared scallops. pH: 3.44 Aromas of blackcurrant and gooseberry over tropical fruits and citrus with a trace of jasmine. World-class New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc from an epic family winemaking team Exuberantly fruity yet crisp and refreshing, let Bill and Claudia show you why Marlborough is THE place for Sauvignon Blanc. Exuberantly fruity with mango, passionfruit, peach-skin and honeydew melon. This Sauvignon Blanc has a delicious palate with a full fruited entry, again gooseberry layered with rock melon and a zesty long mineral/herbal finish. After extensive tasting trials by the winemakers, this Sauvignon Blanc was blended, finished and bottled. Fresh & Fruity. 4 STARS That's Because Back In 1974, We Produced NZ's Very First Sauvignon Blanc. Dry to taste, this is an elegant wine with tight, intense fruit flavours, the gooseberry and herbs very pure, and cut by bracing acidity. White stone fruits and blackcurrant leaf flavours meets notes of lime and nectarine, with a long, persistent finish. On the palate – just dry with sweet lemon and apple fruit flavours, a touch of white peach and quite a lot of pineapple tropical fruit suggestions; light weight, crisp and fresh, balanced and well made.” More Details. 90 POINTS – JamesSuckling.com Nov 2020, “An enticing, fresh, varietal and pure fruited bouquet followed by flavours of apple and lemon, pink grapefruit, a touch of quince then tropical fruit flavours of pineapple and mango. The entry is sweet-fruited and juice with tropical fruits and blackcurrant. A nicely crafted texture here, supporting a riot of passion-fruit aromas and flavors. Tropical fruits and lime with a touch of gun smoke. Not from this part of the world, anyway. Grapes from our various Marlborough vineyards were picked, crushed and pressed at perfect ripeness. This wine is a delectable complement to seafood, shellfish and white fish. Dry to taste, light, smooth-flowing, juicy and moderately luscious flavours of gooseberries and tropical fruits show on a mellow, mildly racy palate. The 2010 vintage is weighty and dry, fleshy and sweet-fruited, with rich tropical-fruit flavours, moderate acidity and a well-rounded finish. Passionfruit, passionfruit, passionfruit! On Monday 23rd March, as we were handpicking our first Sauvignon Blanc, we heard that New Zealand was heading into lockdown for a month. This Sauvignon sees a bit of skin contact and a short time in oak. the juice was fermented in stainless steel tanks at various temperatures, and with a mix of wild and inoculated yeast, to capture the unique combined qualities of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and also build in some textural and flavour complexity. Zesty on the tongue, with plenty of flvaours. Lengthy finish, a delicious wine ready to enjoy from today and through 2023+. It has a kiss of sweetness on the palate, which is off-set with vibrant acidity. 4 STARS Jules Taylor's 2018 Sauvignon Blanc seems to capture thesunny, tropical-fruited side of Marlborough in its hints of mango and gooseberries, then balances that with just atiny bit of Awatere leafiness and acid spine. Winemakers’ Reserve Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc Babich Winemakers’ Reserve Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is produced from selected grapes from our Marlborough vineyards. Here At Matua, Sauvignon Blanc Is Pretty Special. Expect a thrilling rush of pure citrus and tropical fruit flavors. TA: 6.5g/L A well-balanced wine with the palate weight, sweet fruit flavours and the crisp acidity usually associated with this style. -Rod Phillips, Ottawa Citizen, May 7th 2014, “Babich aims for a riper style of Sauvignon Blanc with more tropical flavours and fleshy texture that the assertive, high acidity style favoured by other Marlborough producers. A great food wine that can be enjoyed now but should become even more interesting with a little bottle-age. Marlborough is about world famous Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand’s largest winegrowing region, and the soils and enviable climate that create it. The Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2015 is immediately appealing on the nose displaying grapefruit, peach, feijoa and herbaceous characters, followed by a lively palate that is pristine and flavoursome. -KensWineGuide.com, February, 2012, “Apple blossom, pear, nectarine and citrus flavors are lively and ripe, leading to a juicy finish.” 4 STARS – Winestate Magazine, March 2021 issue. Lovely concentration followed with a lengthy citrus zesty finish. Raw oysters or clams taste great with this delicious example of a well-made Sauvignon Blanc.” JULES TAYLOR MARLBOROUGH SAUVIGNON BLANC 2018. The family-owned Babich produces a staggering assortment of wines from across New Zealand, yet this Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is the one we see here the most. This is an elegant, firm-lined, dry Sauvignon Blanc with lifted aromatics. The palate is well proportioned with refreshing tropical flavors that linger on the seductive finish. A classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc crafted in a style ensuring fruit freshness. 4 STARS Time to gather the troops, cook up a storm, lay the table and decide on your chosen few. TA: 6.6g/l If you have a hankering for citrus that cannot be tamed by any old tangelo, then fret not friend, Jules Taylor is here to help. -Michael Cooper, Listener, 21 Nov 2015, “Bright, very pale straw colour with slight green hues, near colourless on the rim. -The Globe and Mail Newspaper, Canada, 1st April 2012, “This almost clear colored Sauvignon Blanc opens with a mild grapefruit bouquet. 94 POINTS - BOB CAMPBELL M.W. A solid example of the Marlborough style showing good varietal character.” TA: 7.4g/l This wine has excellent line and length. The flavor profile is a tasty gentle grapefruit with hints of pear. This fruit-driven new world style wine is what we all come to love and expect of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. This Sauvignon Blanc has a gentle power with a dry lingering finish. Pleasant texture on the palate with a full, ripe mouthfeel ending on a citrus finish.” The palate is juicy and smooth with lovely fruit intensity and well balanced acidity providing a pleasant crisp finish. -Steve Thurlow, WineAlign, National Post – Canada, August 2013, Alcohol: 13.0% JULES TAYLOR MARLBOROUGH SAUVIGNON BLANC 2020. TA: 7.8g/l 87 POINTS Full-bodied, ripe and smooth, it has strong, ripe flavours of melons and limes, moderate acidity and a rounded, rich finish.” The flavours are straightforward with a little esters lift, and carry through to a soft-textured finish that recedes gently. -Michael Cooper’s Buyer’s Guide to New Zealand Wines 2011, “Sauvignon, but not as we know it Scotty. -Chris Waters, The Globe and Mail – March 25th 2020, This Sauvignon Blanc screams out for seafood (think fresh oysters! Good balance and length.” Perfumed and lifted with passionfruit, blackcurrant and sweet herbs. After harvest, the grapes were quickly crushed and pressed into stainless steel tanks where the juice was fermented at a range of temperatures to capture the intense varietal flavours of this wine. However, those seeking something different will be … -Wine Spectator Magazine, “It’s a new look for this well-loved Sauvignon Blanc from the family owned, Auckland-based Babich winery. A perfect combination with seafood - particularly oysters. It is very much on the tropical fruit side of the savvy blanc spectrum, with fruit from several Marlborough vineyards blended to create a consistent style. TROPHY – Marlborough Wine of the Year – China Wine & Spirits Awards Best Value 2016, DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL – China Wine & Spirits Awards Best Value 2016, GOLD MEDAL – San Francisco International Wine Competition 2016, SILVER MEDAL – New York Wine & Spirits Competition 2015, SILVER MEDAL – International Wine & Spirit Competition 2015, 4 STARS – Michael Cooper, Listener, 21 Nov 2015, 4 STARS – Cuisine Magazine, Dec 2015 issue, SILVER MEDAL – 2016 Sunset International Wine Competition, SILVER MEDAL – Los Angeles International Wine Competition 2016, 4 STARS – Vines Magazine, www.vinemag.com, Spring 2016, SILVER MEDAL – New York World Wine & Spirits Competition 2016, “Ripe, fruity and vibrant with sweet hay and ripe bell-pepper then tropical and citrus fruit aromas of pineapple, apple and grape fruit, quite simple. Residual Sugar: 3.0g/L. An archetypical Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.” Crisp and clean in the mouth, this medium bodied Sauvignon offers a decent mouthful of flavor and a medium-long apple laced finish. At the winery the grapes were pressed into stainless steel tanks for cold settling before gently racking off juice lees. Delicious from the start.” Dark Horse Sauvignon Blanc 75Cl. The bouquet is light, fresh and mouthwatering with aromas of gooseberry and tropical fruits, lifted with aromatic stonefruits and unfolding some pungent passionfruit and hints of green beans. Firm, crisp, refreshing and dry. -Daenna Van Mulligen, Wine Diva, June, 2012. 4 STARS It’s not a jump out of the glass style, but the wines develop well.’ The latest releases reflect a rising input of grapes from the company’s Cowslip Valley Vineyard in the Waihopai Valley, which gives less herbaceous fruit characters than its other Marlborough vineyards. 8.5/10 Drink it now to 2013.” -Raymond Chan, www.raymondchanwinereviews.co.nz, Jan 2016, “Signature Marlborough pungency leads the way. Dry to taste and medium-bodied, crisp and tightly bound, slender flavours of gooseberries and tropical fruits are entwined with fresh herbs and framed by youthful phenolic textures and grip. The herbaceousness is obvious yet calm and entwined through the fruit flavours. Aromas of gooseberry with lifted lantana and a hint of grapefruit. GOLD MEDAL, 95 POINTS – (Best White Wine Score – les grandes médaille – 1 of only 6 awarded) -Concours Prix du public 2011,Quebec, Canada, SILVER MEDAL -San Francisco Wine Competition, SILVER MEDAL, 90 POINTS -Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine and Spirit Competition, 4 STARS, -Michael Cooper’s Buyer’s Guide to New Zealand Wines 2011, 4 STARS, 18/20 -Raymond Chan Wine Reviews, www.raymondchanwinereviews.co.nz, Jan 2011, 90/100 -Uncorked Magazine, Canada- Ben MacPhee-Sigurdson, March 2011, 4 STARS, 87 POINTS -Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Feb, 2011, “Very easy to enjoy, this is not a dramatic, “leap-out-of-the-glass” style. Dry to taste, the palate is bright, refreshing and lively with crisp acidity enlivening the aromatic gooseberry, white floral and stone-fruit flavours. -Sam Kim, www.wineorbit.co.nz , Sept 2012, “Very pale straw colour, pale on rim. 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