2018 Left Field Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough New Zealand

About the Wine

The Marlborough region of New Zealand, located in the northeast of the South Island, is like none other in the world and is known for growing outstanding Sauvignon Blanc. This crisp Sauvignon Blanc has everything you could want from a bright refreshing backbone to the wafting citrus fruits that dominate the nose. 

Left Field winery is nestled in the heart of Gimblett Gravels, within the picturesque Hawkes Bay region. It proudly belongs to the Te Awa estate, which is a part of the renowned Villa Maria family.

With more than 60 years of producing wine in New Zealand, Villa María has become a benchmark for premium viticulture in this country, and around the world. Sir George Fistonich began his wine dream in 1960, with just one acre of vineyard. Little did he know that this dream would soon become an internationally award-winning, highly recognized winery.

Villa Maria’s accolades are countless: In 2020, it was named (for the 6th consecutive year) the “Most Admired Brand from New Zealand” by the renowned Drinks International Magazine. That same year, it was selected (for the 3rd time) as the “Must Trusted Wine Brand” by Reader’s Digest. It’s been rewarded “New Zealand Wine Producer of the Year” by the International Wine & Spirit Competition more than 4 times. Named as “One of the World’s 50 Great Wine Producers” by Wine Spectator, among other recognitions.

This winery is completely committed to the environment by implementing sustainable practices in the vineyard and in the cellar. They're organically certified by the “New Zealand Sustainable Winegrowing” company, the “BioGro” and the “Toitu” organization. Their mantra explains it very simply: “We believe in living life to the fullest while making sure we are protecting the earth for future generations.”

Tasting Notes

100% Sauvignon Blanc. 
See Critical Reviews for detailed tasting notes.

Critical Reviews

This attractive and affordable Sauvignon, from the Nelson region northwest of Marlborough, opens with compelling aromas of pineapple rind, honey, stone fruit, lime juice, ginger and white pepper. The palate is creamy but lifted by quite a lot of bright acidity. There's length and a good level of ripeness here, and even the ability to age for a short time, in order for all that acidity to mellow out. Drink now–2027 ~90 Wine Enthusiast

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