Pungent and nettle-like upfront, but those leafy elements are balanced by bright grapefruity flavors on the palate. It’s medium in body and fresh, clean and appealing on the finish. Hard to do better at the price.——J.C.(9/1/2011)—— 88

Extremely dry lime and green pepper aromas don’t really roll out the welcome mat. Nor are the lean, tangy green flavors fully up to par. However, served chilled in a less than formal setting, say a picnic, it should work well enough. There’s ample citrus and zest to save the day. ——W.E.(8/1/2002)—— 85

Provides a good jolt of pungent and aggressively green aromas (boxwood) balanced by sweet gooseberries and passion fruit. Representative of the “New Zealand” style of Sauvignon Blanc, this is a perfect introduction to the genre for new consumers. ——J.C.(5/1/2001)—— 86