2023 Hunter’s Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
Tasting note
Pale lemon coloured, there is a blend of gooseberry, lemon and ripe tropical fruits on the nose. The full bodied and slightly chalky textured palate shows some tropical notes along with grassy flavours, well balanced by the natural crisp acidity.
Our thoughts
Ever since the ebullient Irishman Ernie Hunter founded the brand back in 1979, Hunter’s has done things a little differently. And while, as an early adopter, it was partly responsible for the wave of NZ ‘Savvy B’ to hit these shores over the last 40 years, its signature style is more rounded than the Marlborough stereotype. Sourcing entirely from its own vineyards, Hunter’s generally crops at lower yields than many producers, and picks some of its fruit late in the vineyard cycle, to ensure full phenolic ripeness. As a result, its Sauvignon tends towards fuller, tropical notes rather than the exaggerated, wince-inducing, cat’s pee end of the spectrum.
2023 Hunter’s Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
Tasting note
Pale lemon coloured, there is a blend of gooseberry, lemon and ripe tropical fruits on the nose. The full bodied and slightly chalky textured palate shows some tropical notes along with grassy flavours, well balanced by the natural crisp acidity.
Our thoughts
Ever since the ebullient Irishman Ernie Hunter founded the brand back in 1979, Hunter’s has done things a little differently. And while, as an early adopter, it was partly responsible for the wave of NZ ‘Savvy B’ to hit these shores over the last 40 years, its signature style is more rounded than the Marlborough stereotype. Sourcing entirely from its own vineyards, Hunter’s generally crops at lower yields than many producers, and picks some of its fruit late in the vineyard cycle, to ensure full phenolic ripeness. As a result, its Sauvignon tends towards fuller, tropical notes rather than the exaggerated, wince-inducing, cat’s pee end of the spectrum.
Producer | Hunter's Wines |
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Region | Marlborough |
Country | New Zealand |
Grape Variety | Sauvignon Blanc |
Vintage | 2023 |
Colour | White |
ABV | 12.50% |
Style | Medium , Dry , Crisp |
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Robert Parker Wine Advocate
The 2023 Sauvignon Blanc is steely and vibrant. I love the restraint and elegance of this wine. It is structural and fine, totally composed and salty, to boot. It unfurls across the palate and lingers through the finish. Lovely, lovely wine. 12.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap.
93 Points / Drinking 2023 - 2026
By Erin Larkin / November 2023