Matua
Matua Sauvignon Blanc
White wine
4.5
Expert Rating
3.9
Most Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
This Matua Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand is a vibrant and zesty white wine that offers aromas of tropical fruit, guava and passionfruit. The palate is full-bodied and refreshing with subtle notes of citrus, white peach and a hint of grassiness. The finish is crisp and clean with a lingering hint of lime. Enjoy this delightful white wine with a variety of seafood and poultry dishes.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Matua Sauvignon Blanc has a bright, tropical nose, with aromas of lychee, passion fruit, and fresh cut grass.On the palate, the wine is light and zesty, with flavors of citrus, melon, and a hint of herbs. The finish is crisp and refreshing, with a lingering hint of sweet fruit. Overall, this is an easy-drinking Sauvignon Blanc with plenty of fresh, vibrant flavor.
EXPERT RATING
4.5
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2025
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Mildly aromatic
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Medium
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
No tannin
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Sauvignon Blanc
ORIGINS
Winery: Matua
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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