Ratings
90 Robert Parker Points · 88.2 CellarTracker average · good scores from various critics
Awards
Gold winner at New World Wine Awards (2024) for Sauvignon Blanc category
Identity
| Producer | Pounamu |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 100% Sauvignon Blanc |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Clear light straw yellow color |
| Aroma | Aromas of passionfruit, gooseberry, lime zest, fresh herbs, pink grapefruit, honeydew melon, tropical fruits, mango, green papaya, citrus, fresh grass, floral notes, dried basil, boxwood |
| Palate | Light-bodied, crisp, lively and aromatic with vibrant flavors of citrus, tropical fruits, green apple, limey citrus, stone fruit, mineral core, balanced by bright acidity and a clean finish |
| Finish | Juicy aftertaste with soft fresh acids, clean mineral-driven finish, refreshing and well-balanced |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with seafood, sushi, summer salads, goats' cheese, feta, aperitif, salads, seafood, mild spicy foods like Thai curries |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| 12.5 |
Terroir
| Stony, free-draining alluvial soils on terraces |
Interesting facts
| Named after a rare greenstone treasured by Maori; produced by family-owned Pounamu winery in Waihopai Valley; winemaker Eveline Fraser formerly of Cloudy Bay; vineyards on terraces with stony soils; 100% sustainable farming |
Logistics
| Cork | Screwcap |