A bit too pungent and sweaty to score higher, with pronounced and aggressive nettley aromas and flavors. It’s round in the mouth, finishing herbal and green. Some will no doubt praise it for these same qualities.——J.C.(9/1/2010)—— 85

Nicely concentrated, with dense fruit flavors packed into a refined package. Melon, fig and grapefruit aromas and flavors finish long, picking up hints of smoke and herbs. Imported by Pernod Ricard, USA.——J.C.(12/31/2007)—— 88

Has all the typical ingredients of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc: tropical fruit, citrus flavors and herbal notes. What distinguishes this wine is that they’re all in relative balance, with no single element dominating. It’s simultaneously plump in the mouth, yet clean and refreshing on the finish. Imported by Pernod Ricard USA.——J.C.(5/1/2007)—— 90

This restaurant favorite struts its stuff in the nose, providing an ample blast of pungent grapefruit, passion fruit and mint. The palate is mildly grassy, with yet more grapefruit along with touches of flint and stone. The finish is clean and proper, with citrus flavors flowing on a stream of vital acidity.——W.E.(8/1/2002)—— 88

Young and tight, this wine needs a few months to unwind. Still, you can taste the quality, from a delicate herbal note to the green-pea flavors and long, tart, lime-and-herb-accented finish.——J.C.(5/1/2001)—— 88