TASTING NOTES FOR Pikorua Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough New Zealand 2025

🍷 Appearance
Pale straw with bright green hues. Fresh and vibrant in the glass, showing youthful energy and clarity.

👃 Aromas
Lifted and intensely aromatic, bursting with passionfruit, lime zest and grapefruit. Classic Marlborough notes of gooseberry, fresh herbs and citrus rind add varietal definition and appeal.

👅 Palate
Crisp and lively, delivering juicy tropical fruits—passionfruit, guava and citrus—driven by a vibrant acid line. Bright, zesty and refreshing, with a perfect balance between fruit intensity and herbal freshness.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Light-bodied with a mouth-watering, zippy texture. The finish is clean and persistent, with lingering citrus, tropical fruit and a subtle herbaceous edge.

🍇 Overall Style
A textbook Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc—zesty, aromatic and fruit-driven. Combines punchy tropical flavours with crisp acidity, showcasing why the region is globally recognised for this style.

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

🥂 BBD Verdict
A classic, crowd-pleasing Sauvignon Blanc that delivers everything customers expect—freshness, intensity and a clean, crisp finish. A must-have for any Better Buy The Dozen mixed dozen and a reliable go-to for everyday drinking.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷