TASTING NOTES FOR Crowded House Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough New Zealand 2025

🍷 Appearance
Pale straw with bright green highlights. Clear, youthful and vibrant in the glass, immediately suggesting freshness and energy.

👃 Aromas
Lifted and expressive, with passionfruit, gooseberry and zesty lime complemented by white peach, green apple and fresh crushed herbs.

👅 Palate
Crisp and lively, delivering juicy green apple, grapefruit, peach and tropical fruit. Vibrant acidity provides excellent drive, while subtle herbal notes and minerality add classic Marlborough definition.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Light to medium-bodied with a fresh, energetic texture and excellent fruit concentration. The finish is clean, dry and persistent, with lingering citrus, gooseberry and mineral characters.

🍇 Overall Style
A classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc—bright, aromatic and fruit-driven, with vibrant acidity and plenty of tropical and citrus character. Fresh, expressive and immediately approachable.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Excellent with fresh oysters, grilled prawns, white fish, sushi, goat’s cheese, Vietnamese salads or lightly spiced Asian dishes. Also ideal served well chilled as an aperitif.

⭐ BBD Verdict
A terrific example of modern Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, packed with passionfruit, gooseberry and citrus while retaining excellent freshness and balance. Crisp, vibrant and extremely drinkable—a crowd-pleasing Sauvignon Blanc with plenty of character.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷