Notes of: Grapefruit

Notes of: Cut Grass

Notes of: Peach

Notes of: Lemon

Notes of: Apricot

Notes of: Melon

Kono

Kono Sauvignon Blanc

New Zealand, Marlborough

White wine

3.8

Expert Rating

3.9

Most Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Kono Sauvignon Blanc is a refreshing and flavorful wine from Marlborough, New Zealand. The wine is made with grapes from several different vineyards in the Marlborough region, which is known for its cool climate and sandy soils. Kono Sauvignon Blanc is made using traditional winemaking methods, and is aged in stainless steel tanks. The wine has a light-bodied style, with flavors of grapefruit, passionfruit, and citrus. It is perfect for enjoying on a hot day or with seafood dishes.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This New Zealand-grown Sauvignon Blanc from Kono delivers a bright and refreshing bouquet of tropical fruit and citrus aromas, along with hints of green herb and grassy notes.On the palate, it offers an abundance of juicy fruit flavors, including grapefruit, lime, and passionfruit, with a zingy, zesty finish. It's a great aperitif or pairing for fresh seafood dishes.

EXPERT RATING

3.8

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Generous

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

No tannin

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Sauvignon Blanc

ORIGINS

Winery: Kono

Region: Marlborough

Marlborough is a wine region located in the northeast corner of New Zealand's South Island. It is the country's largest and most important wine-producing region, accounting for over 75% of the nation's total wine production. With its unique combination of geography, climate, and soil, Marlborough has become a world-renowned producer of high-quality wines. Marlborough's wine industry began in the 1970s, when the first vineyards were planted in the region. Since then, the region has seen tremendous growth, with the number of vineyards increasing from just a handful in the 1970s to over 600 today. Marlborough's wines have become increasingly popular around the world, and the region now produces some of the most sought-after wines in the world.

CUSTOMER RATING

3.9

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