Rongopai

One of the first wines I ever tasted as a young Sommelier evaluating wines for my first wine list project at the Sheraton Hotel, Auckland. A wine brand and style that brings back many memories of the brand and burgeoning power that NZ SB was having on the world of wine. Aromas and flavours of passionfruit and lime, some fresh and dried herbs then ripe bell-pepper and white spice. Crisp and crunchy, just dry, balanced and well made. A pineapple flavour on the finish. Best drinking from 2025 through 2027.

All the hallmark traits of young Marlborough Sauvignon are here, from pungent grass, green bell pepper, black currant leaf and grapefruit to crisp acidity and a slippery texture. Still young, it could benefit from another six months to a year in the bottle.