Sourced from Marlborough, the 2008 Avery Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc is more reticent on the nose with some modest grassy notes reluctantly peeking out from the top of the glass. The palate is light with subtle tropical tones, hints of white peach and passion fruit, although the Old Renwick and Te Muna display greater degrees of tension towards the light finish. Craggy Range continue to press forward with their ambitious plans and are rapidly becoming one of the most familiar New Zealand producers both at an entry-level, having successfully penetrated the competitive supermarket shelves in the UK, but also winning plaudits for their array of flagship bottlings such as Le Sol, Sophia and The Quarry. I concentrated on new releases but re-tasted some of the Pinot Noirs that I felt have improved significantly.Importer: Kobrand Corporation, Purchase, NY; tel. (914) 253-7700