Kiwi

Casal de Armán

Eira Dos Mouros Ribeiro Treixadura

Peach, kiwi. Subtle tropical. Smooth, doesn’t prickle. — 6 years ago

LaCheteau

Kiwi Cuvée Bin 086 Sauvignon Blanc 2014

Pleasant aromas of grapefruit, kiwi, grass and apple. Flavors of grapefruit, tropical fruits and herbs. Light yellow color and great QPR! Solid wine for the affordable price. — 8 years ago

Giesen

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2015

Crisp with honeysuckle lime kiwi and tropical fruits. Delicious and nice sauvignon blanc from this region — 8 years ago

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Bellwether

Riesling

Jesus, how's the acid. Mouthwatering and then some. Just what the doctor order on a 37 degree scorcher. Green apple, tangerine, kiwi, slight honey comb and petrol poking through indicating some bottle age. — 8 years ago

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Domaine de Chantepierre

Tavel Rosé Blend 2015

The color of this tickles me--a bright, almost neon pink. Nose takes me straight to strawberry-kiwi starburst. Lemon oil and gravelly mineral notes. Palate is juicy, oily, and a bit grippy. — 9 years ago

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Christanna Honer

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More so using the phrase tickle me pink
Bill Bender

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Hahaha exactly! I'm going to be in Smithfield in a couple weeks with my girls....likely no chance to get together for a bottle but I was thinking of trying the Chef and the Farmer in Kinston--have you been?
Christanna Honer

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I haven't but we host them for cooking classes sometimes at the store. I've heard it rocks.

Seresin

Sauvignon Blanc 2014

Marc Stubblefield
8.9

Killer minerality and a touch of funk, which sets it apart from the run of the mill Kiwi SB. Plenty of ripe tropical fruit, too. — 9 years ago

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Domaine Le Capitaine

Les Aumones Vouvray Chenin Blanc 2014

Smells like dank nug. Kiwi and melon on palate. Medium plus body and acidity. A shade of wool. — 10 years ago

Greywacke

Wild Sauvignon Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2012

Hum
9.2

Extremely interesting for ordinary kiwi Sauv Blanc. Worth the risk. Muted tropical highlights grass and herbs with an Sicilian style funk. — 10 years ago

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Podere Sapaio

Volpolo Bolgheri Red Blend 2011

Polished, deep dark juice. Mocha and blueberries. Well structured, big but pretty. Lots of finesse. Kiwi and red currants on the finish. Just getting better and better. This stuff is dynamite. — 10 years ago

Regis Minet

Vieilles Vignes Pouilly-Fumé Sauvignon Blanc 2011

Kiwi jalapeño with mineral freshness - yum — 12 years ago

Mohua Wines

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2011

One of my favorite Sauv blancs. Crisp tropical fruits, grapefruits, and green grass. Finishes with pear and kiwi on the palate. Appropriate for its origin. — 12 years ago

Grosset

Springvale Clare Valley Riesling 2015

Lemon, lime, little bit of underripe pinneapple, green apple, fresh kiwi, pool/plastic toy.

Big/awesome/delicious acidity

Enjoyed this bae with a Pan fried chicken orzo plate with some roasted tomato and zuchini, parmigiano, mozzarella and plenty of lemon juice for garnish. Superbbbly awesome all around. 91.5
— 7 years ago

Tatomer

Vandenberg Riesling

High tined with sherbet like acidity, but also soft in the mid palate. Unusual kiwi/tropical fruit profile that is quite mellow. — 8 years ago

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Kim Crawford

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2016

This is the 2016 and it is as good as the prior growths if not better, the reason I keep it stocked. Mild floral with excellent kiwi and citrus taste that just lingers in your mouth. Never been disappointed and this a step ahead. Buy for cocktails, chicken or fish, you won't go wrong!! — 8 years ago

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Arietta

On the White Keys White Blend 2014

Golden color, super slow tearing/legs for miles (14.9% alc)! Along with Quintessa's Illumination my favorite Nor Cal Sauv Blanc tasted this year!
Blend of old vine Sauv Blanc and old vine Semillion. New, second use oak and stainless steel fermentation.
Deep and brooding kiwi and gooseberry. Yellow and white flowers, honey, beeswax, melon, bright crushed river rock minerality, yellow apple. Finish lingers for 12+ seconds, amazing body and balance. Amazing for mu body and balances my mood.
— 9 years ago

Manni Nössing

Eisacktaler Kerner 2017

Ive never had a Kerner before so I have no point of reference but this wine was striking. My initial impression was hard to describe at first, there is a sharpness to the nose that is reminiscent of smelling CO2 off of a rapid fermentation. It reminded me almost of the sensation of smelling ammonia. Once that fades I'm left with a raspberry smell. As the wine warms it goes into white peaches and kiwi fruit. The acidity is on par with perhaps lower end Riesling but the outright dryness is reminiscent of quality Sancerre. It left me really happy. I don't know why this wine seems such a bastard but I quite like it. — 9 years ago

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Dragonette Cellars

Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara Sauvignon Blanc 2013

Such a great nose on this. Lots of tropical fruit. Pineapple, kiwi, papaya. Good acidity, crisp, mineral driven. Love the wines from Dragonette — 9 years ago

Clos Ste. Magdeleine

Cassis Blanc Marsanne Blend 2012

Fresh Grenache kiwi honeydew guava, fresh lively palate, bright but not sharp, long clean finish. — 10 years ago

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Burn Cottage

Central Otago Pinot Noir 2012

Ted Lemon of Littorai consults for Burn Cottage. Darkest color of our flight of Kiwi Pinots. Seems higher alcohol than 13.2% — 10 years ago

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Jack's Abby Brewing

Kiwi Rising Double IPL

Gary D
9.2

This is my second favorite IPA. Just behind my favorite heddy topper. — 10 years ago

Domaine François Cotat

La Grande Côte Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2004

Lemon drizzled over stones, attractive green notes of asparagus and fresh cut graden herbs. Also kiwi, pear and melon. Smoke, seaweed, more salty minerality and opulence than in your usual SB! Very singular and satisfying. — 11 years ago

David Koenen

David Koenen

Hé! Bekende fles!

Giesen

The August 1888 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2012

Jonathan Udkow
9.4

Wow. I’ve had a lot of kiwi SBs in my day but this wine is completely different. Super elegant on the nose, elderflower and hay on the nose with subtle pear skin and muted grapefruit. Med + / med acid toned down and balanced. Ripe citrus turned down to a 6 and a touch of lees to provide structure. Finish is vibrant, clean and strong on the fruit — 7 years ago

Kiwi Cuvée

Bin 518 Pinot Noir 2014

Good with food, quite light, easy to drink. — 8 years ago

Greg SmithPete Smith
with Greg and Pete

Kumeu River

Estate Chardonnay 2011

Full and beautiful, wet stones, vanilla, light honey, and I must say it, kiwi, pop on the nose. The mouth shows soft butterscotch and classy medium acid. First Kumeu for me and I'm glad I have more. — 8 years ago

Red Cap Vineyards

Rutherford Sauvignon Blanc 2014

This brawny Rutherford SB is much like that kid that joined the marines just for fun. Bronzed pear color. Fat legs coat the glass upon initial swirl. Robust, rich and perhaps almost pine-tinged flavors of lime and kiwi. Bold, with a nice, weighty mouthfeel. Has body and bite. Was very lucky to find this wine indeed. Yellow flowers and a slight honeyed essence from the Semillion with a present minerality. I think zesty is a great adjective for this Rutherford SB — 9 years ago

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@Shay Aldriedge looks like a good SB.
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@Shawn G. Rose : Indeed it does! I'm super picky about SBs, so if I come across, I'll pick it up.
Shawn R

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@Shay Aldriedge same here, I'm picky about price point as well. I believe some of the best can be had for under $25.

LaCheteau

Kiwi Cuvée BIN 520 Cabernet Franc Rosé 2015

Fruity, juicy, a perfect summer rose. — 9 years ago

Sean Smith
with Sean

Sepp Moser

Gebling Riesling 1999

Tart kiwi nose, riper on palate, lime, sour apple, very green fruit, biting, subtle white tea comes in later and softens to flaky pastry. — 10 years ago

Cloudy Bay

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Vintage 2014 must try Kiwi Cabernet Sauvignon Blanc. Hints of tropical fruits. Loved it. — 10 years ago

Kiwi Cuvée

Bin 360 Pinot Grigio 2013

This is a pretty good wine. It's a little a little dry but I like it. It's a little stronger than other Pinot's I've had. — 10 years ago

Cheryl PierceDeAnn Guentzel
with Cheryl and DeAnn

Teutonic Wine Company

David Hill Vineyard Silvaner 2012

Steve Matthiasson
9.7

First Sylvaner I've had, once again the fascist myth of noble varieties vs ignoble varieties (called "blenders") is shown to be bullshit, this wine is complex, dynamic, and singular, sort of like clover honey drizzled over kiwi fruit and green apples. — 10 years ago

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Chris Hogan

Chris Hogan

Steve- great write up! You should give the Scribe Sylvaner a try. We had it last New Year's Day w bourbon- pecan glazed ham and it was really nice.
Ethan Fries

Ethan Fries

silvaner is so underated
jason carey DipWSET

jason carey DipWSET

I could not agree more....just look at the Pais from Clos Ouvert....