02 Jun Classic New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc- Whitehaven Marlborough 2021
Marlborough isn’t the only place on the planet
where Sauvignon Blanc is produced.
But this region in New Zealand has become one of the most
highly-regarded areas in the world for the popular white wine.
Marlborough has two key factors in its favor…
unique soils and a dry, sunny climate…
that combine to make the area ideal
for the production of a distinctively
“New Zealand style” of Sauvignon Blanc.
It’s Wine Thursday!, our weekly recommendation
of a good, affordable wine that’s easy to find,
either on the shelf at your regular store,
online, or both.
This week’s wine is a classic representation
of Marlborough/New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.
Where it’s from
Marlborough is located at the northeastern tip of
New Zealand’s South Island. Whitehaven is one
of the larger wineries in Marlborough and
while they produce several different types of wine
including Pinot Noir and Chardonnay,
Whitehaven (and Marlborough overall) is known
world-wide for its Sauvignon Blanc.
What it is
While there’s currently an increase in experimentation
as some New Zealand wineries are striving to create
what is being termed “new wave” Sauvignon Blanc,
Whitehaven’s entry-level version remains
classic Marlborough.
This wine is not shy.
It comes at you strong with intense aromas
and concentrated grapefruit & lime flavors.
The body is bold and full
while the acidity is bracing.
But nothing is out of proportion.
This is a well-balanced and refreshing wine…
solid overall…that needs to be served chilled:
the colder, the better.
Where to buy it
Total Wine has the Whitehaven 2021 SB for $14.97.
It’s at Fred Meyer for $15.99.
The price at Safeway is $16.99.
You can find it at QFC for $18.99.
Target sells it for $19.99.
Albertsons price is $20.99 and it’s $21.42 at Ralph’s.
You can order it from Universal Fine Wine for $13.98
It’s the same price at B-21…$13.98
Woods Wholesale Wine has it for $14.94
https://www.woodswholesalewine.com
and the price at the Redneck Wine Company is $14.97