Giesen
The August 1888 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough, South Island, New ZealandWow. 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
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
Mar 7th, 2018A very fresh 2012 four NZ years later. Layered, mineral and fine.
A very fresh 2012 four NZ years later. Layered, mineral and fine.
Mar 8th, 2016Sophisticated. Very minerally, but also smooth. 5 years probably helped.
Sophisticated. Very minerally, but also smooth. 5 years probably helped.
Apr 4th, 2017Hands down my favourite Sauv Blanc from Marlborough. Shows the depth and complexity of the region
Hands down my favourite Sauv Blanc from Marlborough. Shows the depth and complexity of the region
Oct 2nd, 2015


