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Sileni Estates Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Grassy-good refreshment and herbal aromas with the distant sound of lawnmowers on the finish. Ah, summer's here and the sippin is easy. Medium-bodied with lots of mouth-watering acidity. Perfect for salads and vegetarian dishes. Finishes with notes of gooseberry, passionfruit and citrus. A backyard party favourite: perfect for watching the kids run through the sprinkler. Drink: 2014-2016. 662882 12.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. July 5, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review
Matua Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Hawke's Bay, Marlborough, New Zealand: Clean and crisp with lemon-lime citrus lift on the nose and palate. Zesty, mouth-watering and refreshing. Pair with vegetarian dishes. Drink: 2014-2016. 619452 12% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. September 27, 2014 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review
Kim Crawford Small Parcels Spitfire Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: This is a more complex and richly woven Sauvignon Blanc than the winery's entry-level version. There's a longer pungency and persistence of flavours. Very mouth-filling and luscious with surprising lift and vibrancy. Winemaker Anthony is after more ripe tropical fruit in this expression, such as passion fruit, melon, and guava. So vibrant and expressive with clean slate and white citrus on the finish. Pair with mussels, oysters and scallops. Drink: 2014-2018. 38240 12.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 94/100. December 12, 2015 Top Rated White Wine. Blissful Blue Cheese Wine Full Review
Sileni Estates Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Grassy-great refreshment with vibrant herbal and lime-citrus aromas on this well-respected New Zealand white wine made from the country's iconic grape Sauvignon Blanc. Medium-bodied with lots of mouth-watering acidity. Perfect for salads and vegetarian dishes. Finishes with notes of gooseberry, passionfruit and citrus. A party favourite. Drink: 2014-2017. 662882 12.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. March 21, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Winemaker Anthony blends different vineyard parcels of the grapes, like they do in Champagne to create more complexity and interesting flavours. Signature New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, with laser balance and refreshment. Classic aromas of chives, lime, lemon and fresh-cut grass. Perfect for a wide range of dishes, from vegetarian to shellfish. Drink: 2014-2017. 160085 13% XD 375 mL  $9.95 Score: 91/100. April 18, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review
Kim Crawford Small Parcels Favourite Homestead Pinot Gris 2013, Awatere Valley, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: A fresh and racy New Zealand white wine made from Pinot Gris grapes. Small Parcels refers to the hand selected small lots from the vineyards as chosen by winemaker Anthony Walkenhorst. Pair with fresh seafood. Drink: 2014-2018. 415463 13% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. September 19, 2015 Top Rated White Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review
Matua Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Hawke's Bay, Marlborough, New Zealand: Lime fresh with lemon sunshine in the vicacious New Zealand white wine made from the country's classic white grape Sauvignon Blanc. Matua was the first to plant Sauvignon Blanc grapes in New Zealand, back in 1969, and made its first bottling in 1974. Cool coastal breezes preserve the racy acidity that complements fresh shellfish. Matua is a Maori word meaning the Head of the Family. Drink: 2016-2018. 619452 13.10% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. September 18, 2015 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Seresin Chardonnay 2012, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: A lovely toasted almond aroma on the nose of this New Zealand Chardonnay mingles with green apple vibrancy. Full-bodied, mouth-watering and food-friendly. Terrific dry peach notes on the finish. Pair with mild curries and spices. Drink: 2015-2018. 19190 13.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 91/100. October 3, 2015 Top Rated White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

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