TASTING NOTES FOR Ara Single Estate Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough New Zealand 2023

🍷 Appearance
Pale straw with green highlights. Bright, vibrant and youthful in the glass.

👃 Aromas
Highly aromatic, showing lifted notes of lemon, grapefruit and tropical fruits.
Classic Marlborough herbaceous characters—capsicum, tomato leaf and fresh herbs—add complexity and regional typicity.

👅 Palate
Fresh and lively, delivering citrus-driven flavours of lime and grapefruit alongside passionfruit and subtle blackcurrant.
The palate is crisp and energetic, with excellent fruit purity and varietal definition.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Light to medium-bodied with bright, zesty acidity.
The finish is clean, dry and refreshing, with lingering citrus and a fine herbaceous edge.

🍇 Overall Style
A classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc—zesty, aromatic and intensely refreshing.
This style is world-renowned for its vibrant acidity and expressive fruit, making it one of New Zealand’s benchmark white wine expressions.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with seafood, oysters, prawns or grilled fish.
Also excellent with goat’s cheese, fresh salads or Asian-inspired dishes.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A seriously reliable Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc that delivers everything you want—freshness, flavour and punchy aromatics.
Perfect for mixed dozens—an absolute crowd favourite and a must-have white.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷