Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc 2014

This is excellent Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc (and looking better now than it did just a few months ago).

It’s such a stirringly aromatic wine, singing ‘Marlborough Sauv’ with a big, full and slightly sweaty nose of ripe fruit. Importantly, there a herbal edge too, a nod to what Marlborough Sauv should taste like, ie not all tropical fruit. Actually, there’s no tropicals at all, which makes this (arguably) even more enjoyable. A long palate, prominent acid and yet still with plenty to come.

Personally I’d prefer to drink this in another 6 months (and the 2013 is still a fraction better in my opinion), though no doubting that this is another supremely good Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc from one of the benchmark wineries.

Details: 13.5%, Screwcap, $27
Source: Sample, tasted Jan ’15
Drink: 2015-2018
Score: 18/20, 93/100+
Would I buy it? Absolutely. The go-to Marlborough Sauv
Buy online: Winestar, Dan Murphys,