TASTING NOTES FOR Herringbone Hills Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough New Zealand 2024

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

👃 Aromas
Lifted and intensely aromatic, showing passionfruit, lime and gooseberry.
Classic herbaceous notes of freshly cut grass and capsicum combine with hints of citrus zest and tropical fruit.

👅 Palate
Zesty and fruit-driven, delivering vibrant flavours of passionfruit, grapefruit and green apple.
Bright Marlborough acidity provides energy and structure, with a crisp, refreshing profile and excellent balance.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Light-bodied and lively with a clean, mouth-watering texture.
The finish is long and lip-smacking, with lingering citrus, gooseberry and a fresh herbal lift.

🍇 Overall Style
A classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc—fresh, aromatic and intensely flavoured.
Combines tropical fruit, citrus and herbaceous notes with vibrant acidity and a clean, crisp finish.

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

🥂 BBD Verdict
A textbook Kiwi Sauvignon Blanc that delivers punchy aromatics, zesty freshness and immediate drinkability.
Perfect for mixed dozens where you want a bright, crowd-pleasing white that never misses.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷