Number 44 on Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of 2004! Pale straw with touches of green. Dominated by classic red capsicum, passion fruit and Cape gooseberry nose, supported with a hint of lime and a subtle herbaceousness. Intense ripe Sauvignon Blanc dominates. A full-flavored style with great balance and longevity. This is a classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc from a good vintage; a wine to drink now but which, with careful cellaring, will last up to five years.

Rating: 85/100 - As reviewed by Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar on Sep-05.

Rating: 91/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator.

Rating for New Zealand: 83 (average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: drink now<br/>