Sugar Loaf Sauvignon Blanc
75 cl
/
13% Vol
This aromatic Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough is intense with pronounced aromas of tropical fruits,citrus, orange blossom and hints of herbs. On the palate it is refreshing with flavours of citrus, peach, passion fruit, herbal and mineral notes and a crisp finish. Great wine on its own or to be paired with fish, shellfish or white meat.
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Sugar Loaf Sauvignon Blanc
€17.00
Ex Tax: €13.82
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Product Details
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
Aromas of citrus, tropical fruit and fresh gooseberry
Palate
Refreshing with tropical fruits, citrus, mineral and herbal notes and a crisp finish.
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75 cl
Grape Variety
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Maturation
Stainless steel
Alcohol %
13%
Estate/Producer
Sugarloaf Wines
Country
New Zealand
Region/AOC
Marlborough
Vintage
2022
Closure
Screwcap
Cellaring/Ageing Potential
Drink now
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Natalie Maclean 91/100
Sugar Loaf 2022 Sauvignon Blanc is produced from sustainably grown grapes sourced from the Rapaura region in Marlborough. The winery was so named after the Sugar Loaf Islands, a collection of five small now uninhabited islands near Port Taranaki, Taranaki, New Zealand where Kate Iceland, winery founder, grew up. These islands are currently designated a Marine Protected Area (SLIMPA) established in 1991 to protect the area from oil exploration.
Look for ripe, juicy peach, feijoa, pear and lime-lemon zest aromas and flavours vibrant on the palate. Fabulous and so moreish.
Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: grilled fish, fish tacos, pan-fried panfish.
FAQs
No single country produces objectively the best red wine: the answer depends entirely on the style and grape variety preferred. France (Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhône) is the reference point for Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, and Syrah at the highest level. Italy (Barolo, Brunello, Amarone) excels with Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, and Corvina. Spain (Rioja, Ribera del Duero) delivers world class Tempranillo. Australia, California, and Chile produce premium expressions that consistently compete at the highest international quality levels.
Italy, France, and Spain have historically competed for the position of world's largest wine producer by volume. Italy and France regularly trade the top position, each producing approximately 45 to 50 million hectolitres annually. Spain produces slightly less. Globally, these three countries account for approximately 45 to 50% of total world wine production. China and the United States have grown significantly as producers in recent decades and are now among the top five globally.
Italy and France consistently alternate as the world's top two wine producing countries, each producing approximately 45 to 50 million hectolitres per year. Spain is typically third. The global top five also includes the United States and China. Together these five nations account for the majority of global wine production by volume. Per capita consumption data and export value league tables present different rankings: France dominates export value even when Italy leads in volume.
Georgia in the South Caucasus region is widely recognised as the oldest continuously producing wine country, with archaeological evidence of winemaking dating to approximately 6000 BCE. The indigenous Rkatsiteli and Saperavi varieties are among the oldest cultivated grape varieties still in commercial production. Georgia also maintains the traditional Qvevri method, fermenting wine in large clay amphoras buried underground, which UNESCO recognised as an Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2013.
This is a categorically unanswerable question as wine quality is style and variety specific. France produces the reference benchmarks for Pinot Noir (Burgundy), Cabernet Sauvignon (Bordeaux), and Syrah (Northern Rhône). Italy excels with Nebbiolo (Barolo), Sangiovese (Brunello), and indigenous varieties. Spain dominates Tempranillo. Germany leads in Riesling. New World countries including Australia, New Zealand, California, and South Africa produce world class expressions across multiple varieties. The best wine is the one that most precisely suits your palate and occasion.
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