This medium-bodied Sauvignon Blanc is soft and lush in style, with prominent stone-fruit flavors (apricots?) that hint at sweetness. Drink now.——J.C.(9/1/2010)—— 88

The style of Te Awa’s Sauvignon Blanc has remained refreshingly true to its Hawke’s Bay origins, combining ripe fruit with a proportion of barrel fermentation to yield a wine with stone-fruit flavors, a rich texture and hints of vanilla. It should hold at least 3–4 years—unusually long by NZ Savvy standards.——J.C.(5/1/2009)—— 89

A lovely departure from most New Zealand Sauvignons, Te Awa’s version offers ripe fruit—peaches and nectarines—brushed with a touch of oak. Relatively full-bodied, with grilled-fruit flavors that bring summer immediately to mind.——J.C.(7/1/2007)—— 89